US Bridges

Sc 146 over Enoree River

PoorPosted for load

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI NW Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000002841

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 146 over Enoree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 146 over Enoree River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,568 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 146
CrossesEnoree River
Location8.0 MI NW Woodruff
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates34.79659, -82.16506
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2023)
Projected traffic22,568 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 146 over Enoree River built?

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

What condition is Sc 146 over Enoree River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 146 over Enoree River carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 146 over Enoree River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 146 over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.