US Bridges

Sc 9 over S-31

Good

Union County, South Carolina · Town of Lockhart · Structure no. 000000000010157

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over S-31 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 9 over S-31 in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesSc 9
CrossesS-31
LocationTown of Lockhart
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.78713, -81.45951
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,872 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over S-31 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over S-31 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over S-31 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over S-31?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over S-31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.