US Bridges

Sc 19 over C S X Railroad

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 6.4 MI SE of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000002168

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 19 over C S X Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Sc 19 over C S X Railroad in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,656 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 19
CrossesC S X Railroad
Location6.4 MI SE of Edgefield
RouteState Highway 19
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.73065, -81.84707
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,656 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sc 19 over C S X Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 19 over C S X Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 19 over C S X Railroad carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 19 over C S X Railroad?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 19 over C S X Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.