US Bridges

Sc 19 over Southern Rwy (abandoned)

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · Chesterfield ST Aiken · Structure no. 000000000000758

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 19 over Southern Rwy (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 19 over Southern Rwy (abandoned) in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 88 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSc 19
CrossesSouthern Rwy (abandoned)
LocationChesterfield ST Aiken
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates33.55734, -81.72099
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$381,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 19 over Southern Rwy (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Sc 19 over Southern Rwy (abandoned) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 19 over Southern Rwy (abandoned) carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 19 over Southern Rwy (abandoned)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 19 over Southern Rwy (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.