FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SC 430

Carrying SC 430 over LOG CREEK

2.6 MI N OF EDGEFIELD, Edgefield, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SC 430

The SC 430 bridge in Edgefield, South Carolina carries SC 430 over LOG CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 550 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SC 430 compares

▲ 16.9
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of South Carolina bridges
82
Bridges in Edgefield · 1 in Poor condition
SC 430 46.7 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
550 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001035

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SC 430 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SC 430 against other structures in Edgefield and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SC 430?

SC 430 in Edgefield, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SC 430 inspected?

SC 430's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 550 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SC 430 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SC 430?

SC 430 has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SC 430?

SC 430 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SC 430 and does age affect safety?

SC 430 was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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