US Bridges

S-2-206 over Shaws Creek

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E Aiken · Structure no. 000000000007531

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-206 over Shaws Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-2-206 over Shaws Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS-2-206
CrossesShaws Creek
Location3.0 MI E Aiken
RouteState Highway 206
Coordinates33.59172, -81.64849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 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-2-206 over Shaws Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-206 over Shaws 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-2-206 over Shaws Creek carry?

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

How long is S-2-206 over Shaws Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-206 over Shaws Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.