US Bridges

Sc 125 over Scl Railroad

Fair

Barnwell County, South Carolina · In Savannah Riv Plant · Structure no. 000000000000226

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
123 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 125 over Scl Railroad is a concrete mixed types carrying Sc 125 over Scl Railroad in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 99 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesSc 125
CrossesScl Railroad
LocationIn Savannah Riv Plant
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates33.15214, -81.63349
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2043
Trucks28%
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 Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Sc 125 over Scl 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 125 over Scl Railroad carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Sc 125 over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 125 over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.