US Bridges

S-19-17 over Beech Creek

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI SE Johnston · Structure no. 000000000001458

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-17 over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-19-17 over Beech Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS-19-17
CrossesBeech Creek
Location5.6 MI SE Johnston
RouteState Highway 17
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.79426, -81.71507
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic475 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$77,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-19-17 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-17 over Beech 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-19-17 over Beech Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-19-17 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-17 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.