US Bridges

Sc 56 over Enoree River

Good

Union County, South Carolina · Laurens CO LN · Structure no. 000000000009473

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
700 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 56 over Enoree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 56 over Enoree River in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 56
CrossesEnoree River
LocationLaurens CO LN
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates34.5947, -81.84933
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 56 over Enoree River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 56 over Enoree River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 56 over Enoree River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 56 over Enoree River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 56 over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.