US Bridges

S-2-1304 over Shaws Creek

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI SE Aiken · Structure no. 000000000004922

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-1304 over Shaws Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-2-1304 over Shaws Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesS-2-1304
CrossesShaws Creek
Location8.0 MI SE Aiken
RouteState Highway 1304
Coordinates33.55867, -81.57064
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 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 traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-2-1304 over Shaws Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-1304 over Shaws 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-2-1304 over Shaws Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-2-1304 over Shaws Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-1304 over Shaws Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.