US Bridges

Sc 72 WB over Cane Creek

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 14.5 MI SW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000009803

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 WB over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 72 WB over Cane Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,612 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 72 WB
CrossesCane Creek
Location14.5 MI SW of Laurens
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates34.28992, -82.03143
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,612 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 72 WB over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 72 WB over Cane Creek 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 Sc 72 WB over Cane Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 WB over Cane Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 WB over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.