US Bridges

S-19-292 over Br of Little Turkey Ck

FairPosted for load

Edgefield County, South Carolina · Town Johnston · Structure no. 000000000004312

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-292 over Br of Little Turkey Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-19-292 over Br of Little Turkey Ck in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-19-292
CrossesBr of Little Turkey Ck
LocationTown Johnston
RouteState Highway 292
Coordinates33.84253, -81.81267
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-19-292 over Br of Little Turkey Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-292 over Br of Little Turkey Ck 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-19-292 over Br of Little Turkey Ck carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-19-292 over Br of Little Turkey Ck?

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

Who owns S-19-292 over Br of Little Turkey Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.