S-19-140 over Sleepy Creek
PoorPosted for loadEdgefield County, South Carolina · 11.3MI NW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000002517
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-19-140 over Sleepy Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-19-140 over Sleepy 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-19-140 over Sleepy Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-19-140 over Sleepy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does S-19-140 over Sleepy Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-19-140 over Sleepy Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-19-140 over Sleepy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.