US Bridges

C-19-280 over Br to Little Stevens CR

FairPosted for load

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 12.2 MI NE Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000004530

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-19-280 over Br to Little Stevens CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-19-280 over Br to Little Stevens CR in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 13 ft wide.

CarriesC-19-280
CrossesBr to Little Stevens CR
Location12.2 MI NE Edgefield
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates33.95048, -81.89893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$128,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-19-280 over Br to Little Stevens CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-19-280 over Br to Little Stevens CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-19-280 over Br to Little Stevens CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-19-280 over Br to Little Stevens CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C-19-280 over Br to Little Stevens CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.