US Bridges

Sc 6 over RR NS Abandoned

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 5MI SW of S Congaree · Structure no. 000000000003031

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 6 over RR NS Abandoned is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 6 over RR NS Abandoned in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,520 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 6
CrossesRR NS Abandoned
Location5MI SW of S Congaree
RouteState Highway 6
CountyLexington County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.83763, -81.21083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,520 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$503,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 6 over RR NS Abandoned built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 6 over RR NS Abandoned 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 6 over RR NS Abandoned carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 6 over RR NS Abandoned?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 6 over RR NS Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.