US Bridges

S-19-57 over South Edisto River

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 2.7MI SE Johnston · Structure no. 000000000001462

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-57 over South Edisto River is a concrete culvert carrying S-19-57 over South Edisto River 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-19-57
CrossesSouth Edisto River
Location2.7MI SE Johnston
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.80397, -81.76721
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-19-57 over South Edisto River built?

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

What condition is S-19-57 over South Edisto River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-19-57 over South Edisto River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-19-57 over South Edisto River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-57 over South Edisto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.