US Bridges

S-19-85 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · Edgefield City Limits · Structure no. 000000000001463

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-85 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-19-85 over Beaverdam Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-19-85
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationEdgefield City Limits
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates33.78415, -81.92831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-19-85 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is S-19-85 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-19-85 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-19-85 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-85 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.