US Bridges

US 123/SC 93 Con over US 123 Sbl

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI SW Easley · Structure no. 000000000004195

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 123/SC 93 Con over US 123 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 123/SC 93 Con over US 123 Sbl 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,192 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS 123/SC 93 Con
CrossesUS 123 Sbl
Location1.0 MI SW Easley
RouteU.S. Route 123
Coordinates34.81609, -82.60949
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,192 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 123/SC 93 Con over US 123 Sbl built?

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

What condition is US 123/SC 93 Con over US 123 Sbl 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 US 123/SC 93 Con over US 123 Sbl carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 123/SC 93 Con over US 123 Sbl?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 123/SC 93 Con over US 123 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.