US Bridges

Sc 130 over Lake Keowee (s. Canal)

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI N. Seneca · Structure no. 000000000005358

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
462 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 130 over Lake Keowee (s. Canal) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 130 over Lake Keowee (s. Canal) in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,059 by 2043. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 130
CrossesLake Keowee (s. Canal)
Location7.5 MI N. Seneca
RouteState Highway 130
CountyOconee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.78814, -82.90356
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic16,059 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sc 130 over Lake Keowee (s. Canal) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 130 over Lake Keowee (s. Canal) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 130 over Lake Keowee (s. Canal) carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 130 over Lake Keowee (s. Canal)?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 130 over Lake Keowee (s. Canal)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.