US Bridges

S-19-18 over Bartley Branch

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NW Johnston · Structure no. 000000000005508

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-18 over Bartley Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-19-18 over Bartley Branch in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-19-18
CrossesBartley Branch
Location2.5 MI NW Johnston
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates33.84219, -81.84351
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic511 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-19-18 over Bartley Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-18 over Bartley Branch 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-19-18 over Bartley Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-19-18 over Bartley Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-18 over Bartley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.