US Bridges

S-2-212 over South Edisto River

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI W Salley · Structure no. 000000000008123

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-212 over South Edisto River is a concrete slab carrying S-2-212 over South Edisto River in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesS-2-212
CrossesSouth Edisto River
Location7.0 MI W Salley
RouteState Highway 212
Coordinates33.52026, -81.41022
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 10
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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-2-212 over South Edisto River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-212 over South Edisto River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-212 over South Edisto River carry?

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

How long is S-2-212 over South Edisto River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-212 over South Edisto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.