US Bridges

Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · Town of Liberty · Structure no. 000000000001645

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
390 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,334 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 93
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationTown of Liberty
RouteState Highway 93
CountyPickens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.79252, -82.68706
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,334 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.