US Bridges

S-30-307 over Rabon Creek

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 11.6 MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000009444

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-307 over Rabon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-30-307 over Rabon Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-30-307
CrossesRabon Creek
Location11.6 MI SW Laurens
RouteState Highway 307
Coordinates34.34798, -82.10015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-307 over Rabon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-307 over Rabon 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-307 over Rabon Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-30-307 over Rabon Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-307 over Rabon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.