US Bridges

S-5-19 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Bamberg County, South Carolina · 5MI W Ehrhardt · Structure no. 000000000001787

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-5-19 over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-5-19 over Three Mile Creek in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-5-19
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location5MI W Ehrhardt
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates33.08824, -81.0989
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-5-19 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-5-19 over Three Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-5-19 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-5-19 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-5-19 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.