US Bridges

S-2-209 over Mctier Creek

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 12.0 MI NE Aiken · Structure no. 000000000009114

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-209 over Mctier Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-2-209 over Mctier Creek 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-2-209
CrossesMctier Creek
Location12.0 MI NE Aiken
RouteState Highway 209
CountyAiken County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.75361, -81.60159
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 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-2-209 over Mctier Creek built?

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

What condition is S-2-209 over Mctier 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-2-209 over Mctier Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-2-209 over Mctier Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-209 over Mctier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.