US Bridges

Sc 9 over Lawsons Fork Creek

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI N of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002835

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Lawsons Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 9 over Lawsons Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 67 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,295 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesLawsons Fork Creek
Location3.0 MI N of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 9
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.00215, -81.94942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2023)
Projected traffic39,295 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over Lawsons Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Sc 9 over Lawsons Fork Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over Lawsons Fork Creek carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Lawsons Fork Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Lawsons Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.