US Bridges

S-2-74 over N Edisto Ri 1/2 Lex CO

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI SE Monetta · Structure no. 000000000009112

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-74 over N Edisto Ri 1/2 Lex CO is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-2-74 over N Edisto Ri 1/2 Lex CO in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-2-74
CrossesN Edisto Ri 1/2 Lex CO
Location8.0 MI SE Monetta
RouteState Highway 74
CountyAiken County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.78309, -81.44565
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic576 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-2-74 over N Edisto Ri 1/2 Lex CO built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-74 over N Edisto Ri 1/2 Lex CO 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-2-74 over N Edisto Ri 1/2 Lex CO carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-2-74 over N Edisto Ri 1/2 Lex CO?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-74 over N Edisto Ri 1/2 Lex CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.