US Bridges

S-2-145 over Horse Creek

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI S Clearwater · Structure no. 000000000009297

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-145 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-2-145 over 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,502 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-2-145
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.0 MI S Clearwater
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates33.48548, -81.89643
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,502 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-2-145 over Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is S-2-145 over Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-145 over Horse Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-2-145 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-145 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.