US Bridges

S-2-104 over Little Horse Creek

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NW Granitville · Structure no. 000000000009296

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-104 over Little Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-2-104 over Little Horse Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-2-104
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location4.0 MI NW Granitville
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates33.56371, -81.8741
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,096 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-104 over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-104 over Little Horse Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-104 over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-2-104 over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-104 over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.