S-19-51 over Beaverdam Creek
FairPosted for loadEdgefield County, South Carolina · 7.4MI NW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000002516
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-19-51 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-19-51 over Beaverdam Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-19-51 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-19-51 over Beaverdam 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-19-51 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-19-51 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-19-51 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.