S-44-30 over Big Browns Creek
GoodUnion County, South Carolina · 4.9 MI N Union · Structure no. 000000000008215
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-44-30 over Big Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-44-30 over Big Browns Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-44-30 over Big Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-44-30 over Big Browns Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does S-44-30 over Big Browns Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-44-30 over Big Browns Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-44-30 over Big Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.