Sc 391 over Little Saluda River
FairSaluda County, South Carolina · 13.1 MI NE of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000008384
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 432 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 391 over Little Saluda River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 391 over Little Saluda River in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2043. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 391 over Little Saluda River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 391 over Little Saluda River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 391 over Little Saluda River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Sc 391 over Little Saluda River?
The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 391 over Little Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.