US Bridges

C-30-457 over Br to Reedy River

GoodPosted for load

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.2MI SW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000009446

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

About this bridge

C-30-457 over Br to Reedy River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-30-457 over Br to Reedy River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-30-457
CrossesBr to Reedy River
Location9.2MI SW of Laurens
RouteCounty Highway 457
Coordinates34.45209, -82.16568
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$299,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-30-457 over Br to Reedy River built?

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

What condition is C-30-457 over Br to Reedy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does C-30-457 over Br to Reedy River carry?

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

How long is C-30-457 over Br to Reedy River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C-30-457 over Br to Reedy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.