US Bridges

S-30-300 over Br of Shell Creek

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 1.4 MI SE of Clinton · Structure no. 000000000010496

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-300 over Br of Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-30-300 over Br of Shell Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-30-300
CrossesBr of Shell Creek
Location1.4 MI SE of Clinton
RouteState Highway 300
Coordinates34.46737, -81.86417
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-30-300 over Br of Shell Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-300 over Br of Shell 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-300 over Br of Shell Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-30-300 over Br of Shell Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-300 over Br of Shell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.