US Bridges

S-19-139 over Ray Creek

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 13.7MI SW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000003642

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-139 over Ray Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-19-139 over Ray Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 64 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesS-19-139
CrossesRay Creek
Location13.7MI SW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates33.70688, -82.1471
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-19-139 over Ray Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S-19-139 over Ray 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-19-139 over Ray Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-19-139 over Ray Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-139 over Ray Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.