US Bridges

Sc 357 over Trib to Motlow

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.8MI NW Inman · Structure no. 000000000006932

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 357 over Trib to Motlow is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 357 over Trib to Motlow in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,701 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesSc 357
CrossesTrib to Motlow
Location5.8MI NW Inman
RouteState Highway 357
Coordinates35.10742, -82.16062
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,701 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 357 over Trib to Motlow built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 357 over Trib to Motlow 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 357 over Trib to Motlow carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 357 over Trib to Motlow?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 357 over Trib to Motlow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.