US Bridges

Sc 9 over L-894

Good

Union County, South Carolina · Town of Lockhart · Structure no. 000000000010158

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over L-894 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 over L-894 in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSc 9
CrossesL-894
LocationTown of Lockhart
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.7874, -81.45826
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$36,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over L-894 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over L-894 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 L-894 carry?

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

How long is Sc 9 over L-894?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over L-894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.