US Bridges

S-2-206 over Joyce Branch

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI E Aiken · Structure no. 000000000007058

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-206 over Joyce Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-2-206 over Joyce Branch in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-2-206
CrossesJoyce Branch
Location4.0 MI E Aiken
RouteState Highway 206
Coordinates33.59771, -81.63642
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-2-206 over Joyce Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-206 over Joyce Branch 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-2-206 over Joyce Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-2-206 over Joyce Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-206 over Joyce Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.