Sc 153 over US 123
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI E Easley · Structure no. 000000000007927
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 153 over US 123 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 153 over US 123 in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,051 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 153 over US 123 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Sc 153 over US 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 153 over US 123 carry?
About 21,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 153 over US 123?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 153 over US 123?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.