US Bridges

S-2-1304 over Scott Mill Pond

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · Scott Creek · Structure no. 000000000004923

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-1304 over Scott Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-2-1304 over Scott Mill Pond in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS-2-1304
CrossesScott Mill Pond
LocationScott Creek
RouteState Highway 1304
Coordinates33.54492, -81.57442
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Scott Mill Pond built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-1304 over Scott Mill Pond 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 Scott Mill Pond carry?

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

How long is S-2-1304 over Scott Mill Pond?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-1304 over Scott Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.