US Bridges

S-19-36 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 8.1MI NW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000006658

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-36 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-19-36 over Turkey Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-19-36
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location8.1MI NW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 36
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.88926, -82.00208
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic219 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-19-36 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-36 over Turkey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-19-36 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S-19-36 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-36 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.