Sc 8 over Saluda River
GoodPickens County, South Carolina · 14.0MI-NE-PICKENS · Structure no. 000000000001221
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 8 over Saluda River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 8 over Saluda River in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 84 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 8 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Sc 8 over Saluda River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 8 over Saluda River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sc 8 over Saluda River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 8 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.