US Bridges

Sc 49 over Cedar Shoals_cr.

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI S of Cross Anchor · Structure no. 000000000000904

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 49 over Cedar Shoals_cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 49 over Cedar Shoals_cr. in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 87 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,929 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 49
CrossesCedar Shoals_cr.
Location2.0 MI S of Cross Anchor
RouteState Highway 49
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.63008, -81.88579
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating1.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,929 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$596,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 49 over Cedar Shoals_cr. built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Sc 49 over Cedar Shoals_cr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 49 over Cedar Shoals_cr. carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Sc 49 over Cedar Shoals_cr.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 49 over Cedar Shoals_cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.