US Bridges

S-19-178 over Abandoned Southern RR

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 14.1MI SW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000004110

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-178 over Abandoned Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-19-178 over Abandoned Southern RR in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-19-178
CrossesAbandoned Southern RR
Location14.1MI SW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 178
Coordinates33.58688, -81.96593
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-19-178 over Abandoned Southern RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-178 over Abandoned Southern RR 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-19-178 over Abandoned Southern RR carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-19-178 over Abandoned Southern RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-178 over Abandoned Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.