US Bridges

US 25 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 8.7 MI NW of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000002341

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 over Turkey Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location8.7 MI NW of Edgefield
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates33.88998, -82.02362
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 US 25 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.