Sc 39 over South Edisto River
FairBarnwell County, South Carolina · Orangeburg CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005214
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 330 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 39 over South Edisto River is a concrete slab carrying Sc 39 over South Edisto River in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 39 over South Edisto River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 39 over South Edisto River 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 39 over South Edisto River carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 39 over South Edisto River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 39 over South Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.