US Bridges

C-30-433 over Long Lick Branch

FairPosted for load

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.6MI SW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000009445

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-30-433 over Long Lick Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-30-433 over Long Lick Branch 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. 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC-30-433
CrossesLong Lick Branch
Location9.6MI SW of Laurens
RouteCounty Highway 433
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.37212, -82.07591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$285,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-30-433 over Long Lick Branch built?

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

What condition is C-30-433 over Long Lick Branch 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-30-433 over Long Lick Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-30-433 over Long Lick Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C-30-433 over Long Lick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.