US Bridges

Sc 125 over S-68

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 1 MI E of N Augusta · Structure no. 000000000001776

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 125 over S-68 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 125 over S-68 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,493 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 125
CrossesS-68
Location1 MI E of N Augusta
RouteState Highway 125
CountyAiken County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.49477, -81.94282
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2023)
Projected traffic13,493 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 125 over S-68 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 125 over S-68 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 125 over S-68 carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 125 over S-68?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 125 over S-68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.