US Bridges

S-2180 over Pole Branch

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 8 MI N of North Augusta · Structure no. 000000000009934

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2180 over Pole Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S-2180 over Pole Branch in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,061 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-2180
CrossesPole Branch
Location8 MI N of North Augusta
RouteState Highway 2180
Coordinates33.54256, -81.98531
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,061 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-2180 over Pole Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2180 over Pole Branch 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-2180 over Pole Branch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-2180 over Pole Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-2180 over Pole Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.