US Bridges

S-19-35 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 4.6MI NW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000005932

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-35 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-19-35 over Beaverdam Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesS-19-35
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location4.6MI NW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 35
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.81915, -82.00235
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-19-35 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-35 over Beaverdam 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-19-35 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S-19-35 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-35 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.