C-30-681 over Beards Creek
FairPosted for loadLaurens County, South Carolina · 9.6 MI NE Laurens · Structure no. 000000000009348
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-30-681 over Beards Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-30-681 over Beards Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-30-681 over Beards Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-30-681 over Beards Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does C-30-681 over Beards Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-30-681 over Beards Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns C-30-681 over Beards Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.