US Bridges

S-2-5 over Hollow Creek

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI N Jackson · Structure no. 000000000000161

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-5 over Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-2-5 over Hollow Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-2-5
CrossesHollow Creek
Location2.0 MI N Jackson
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates33.34345, -81.82237
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-5 over Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-5 over Hollow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-5 over Hollow Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-2-5 over Hollow Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-5 over Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.