US Bridges

S-19-143 over Lloyd Creek

FairPosted for load

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 13.4MI SW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000003644

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-143 over Lloyd Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-19-143 over Lloyd Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS-19-143
CrossesLloyd Creek
Location13.4MI SW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 143
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.67344, -82.11873
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lloyd Creek built?

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

What condition is S-19-143 over Lloyd 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-19-143 over Lloyd Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-143 over Lloyd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.