US Bridges

US 25 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · Town of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000000178

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 25 over Beaverdam Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS 25
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationTown of Edgefield
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates33.77973, -81.92091
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,180 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 over Beaverdam 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.