US Bridges

S-19-143 over Horn Creek

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 12.5MI SW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000003643

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-143 over Horn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-19-143 over Horn Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-19-143
CrossesHorn Creek
Location12.5MI SW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 143
Coordinates33.65141, -82.07371
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-19-143 over Horn Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-143 over Horn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does S-19-143 over Horn Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-19-143 over Horn Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-143 over Horn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.