US Bridges

Sc 80 over Unnamed Canal

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2 MI E of Greer · Structure no. 000000000009947

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 80 over Unnamed Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 80 over Unnamed Canal in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,656 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 80
CrossesUnnamed Canal
Location2 MI E of Greer
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates34.89814, -82.22249
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic12,656 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 80 over Unnamed Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 80 over Unnamed Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 80 over Unnamed Canal carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 80 over Unnamed Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 80 over Unnamed Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.