US Bridges

S-19-100 over Turkey Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 6.6 MI NW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000001039

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-100 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-19-100 over Turkey Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS-19-100
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.6 MI NW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 100
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.88124, -81.96833
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$176,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-19-100 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is S-19-100 over Turkey Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S-19-100 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-19-100 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-100 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.