US Bridges

US 123 over NS RR

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI W of Westminster · Structure no. 000000000000656

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
227 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 123 over NS RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 123 over NS RR in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 91 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS 123
CrossesNS RR
Location2.0 MI W of Westminster
RouteU.S. Route 123
Coordinates34.66539, -83.12246
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 123 over NS RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 123 over NS RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 123 over NS RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 123 over NS RR?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 123 over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.