S-31-242 over Beaverdam Creek
FairLee County, South Carolina · 7 MI SW of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000004852
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-31-242 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-31-242 over Beaverdam Creek in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2024. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-31-242 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is S-31-242 over Beaverdam 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-31-242 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-31-242 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-31-242 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.