US Bridges

Sc 130 over Smeltzer Creek

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 12.1 MI NE of Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000007593

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 130 over Smeltzer Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sc 130 over Smeltzer Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 130
CrossesSmeltzer Creek
Location12.1 MI NE of Walhalla
RouteState Highway 130
CountyOconee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.92907, -82.98824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 130 over Smeltzer Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 130 over Smeltzer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 130 over Smeltzer Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sc 130 over Smeltzer Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 130 over Smeltzer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.