US Bridges

Sc 8 over U.S.123

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · City of Easley · Structure no. 000000000004194

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 8 over U.S.123 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 8 over U.S.123 in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,160 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesSc 8
CrossesU.S.123
LocationCity of Easley
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates34.81719, -82.60442
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,160 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$302,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 8 over U.S.123 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 8 over U.S.123 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 8 over U.S.123 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 8 over U.S.123?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 8 over U.S.123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.