US Bridges

S-2-254 over Horse Creek

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · 7.4 MI E N Augusta · Structure no. 000000000009393

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-254 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-2-254 over Horse Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-2-254
CrossesHorse Creek
Location7.4 MI E N Augusta
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates33.52043, -81.84789
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,550 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 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-2-254 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-254 over 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-2-254 over Horse Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-2-254 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-254 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.