US Bridges

Sc 125 over S.C.L. Railroad

Fair

Allendale County, South Carolina · 9MI W of Allendale · Structure no. 000000000001003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 125 over S.C.L. Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 125 over S.C.L. Railroad in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 125
CrossesS.C.L. Railroad
Location9MI W of Allendale
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates33.06905, -81.47444
Functional classRural Major 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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 125 over S.C.L. Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Sc 125 over S.C.L. Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 125 over S.C.L. Railroad carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Sc 125 over S.C.L. Railroad?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 125 over S.C.L. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.