US Bridges

S-2-145 over Trib to Horse Cr.

PoorClosed to traffic

Aiken County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI N Beech Island · Structure no. 000000000001990

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-145 over Trib to Horse Cr. is a steel culvert carrying S-2-145 over Trib to Horse Cr. in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 71 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,293 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS-2-145
CrossesTrib to Horse Cr.
Location3.0 MI N Beech Island
RouteState Highway 145
CountyAiken County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.47847, -81.88749
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,293 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-145 over Trib to Horse Cr. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is S-2-145 over Trib to Horse Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-145 over Trib to Horse Cr. carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-2-145 over Trib to Horse Cr.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-145 over Trib to Horse Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.