US Bridges

S-2-104 over Horse Creek

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · At Granitville · Structure no. 000000000005197

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-104 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-2-104 over Horse Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-2-104
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationAt Granitville
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates33.55427, -81.8142
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,192 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-2-104 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-104 over Horse Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-104 over Horse Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-2-104 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-104 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.