US Bridges

Sc 302 over Congaree Creek

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · Town of S Congaree · Structure no. 000000000002798

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 302 over Congaree Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 302 over Congaree Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,410 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 302
CrossesCongaree Creek
LocationTown of S Congaree
RouteState Highway 302
CountyLexington County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.91697, -81.13188
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic22,410 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 302 over Congaree Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 302 over Congaree 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 302 over Congaree Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 302 over Congaree Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 302 over Congaree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.