US Bridges

S-2-129 over Norfoik Southern RR

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · Newberry ST Aiken · Structure no. 000000000009113

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-129 over Norfoik Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-2-129 over Norfoik Southern RR 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesS-2-129
CrossesNorfoik Southern RR
LocationNewberry ST Aiken
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates33.55747, -81.72232
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic832 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-129 over Norfoik Southern RR built?

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

What condition is S-2-129 over Norfoik Southern RR 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-2-129 over Norfoik Southern RR carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-2-129 over Norfoik Southern RR?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-129 over Norfoik Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.