US Bridges

S-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI SE Monetta · Structure no. 000000000009115

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesS-2-1529
CrossesChinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C
Location4.0 MI SE Monetta
RouteState Highway 1529
Coordinates33.84463, -81.53873
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 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-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C built?

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

What condition is S-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C 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-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.