US Bridges

Sc 8 over NS RR

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · City of Easley · Structure no. 000000000000900

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 8 over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 8 over NS RR in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,368 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesSc 8
CrossesNS RR
LocationCity of Easley
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates34.83464, -82.61817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2023)
Projected traffic23,368 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 8 over NS RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Sc 8 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 8 over NS RR carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 8 over NS RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 8 over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.