US Bridges

S-19-41 over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 5.1MI SE Johnston · Structure no. 000000000002343

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-41 over Long Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-19-41 over Long Branch in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-19-41
CrossesLong Branch
Location5.1MI SE Johnston
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.81569, -81.75545
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic511 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-19-41 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-41 over Long Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-19-41 over Long Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-19-41 over Long Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-41 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.