US Bridges

C-19-117 over Br to Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 4.4 MI SW of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000006860

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-19-117 over Br to Cedar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-19-117 over Br to Cedar Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC-19-117
CrossesBr to Cedar Creek
Location4.4 MI SW of Edgefield
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.76036, -81.99958
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 15 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$242,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-19-117 over Br to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-19-117 over Br to Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-19-117 over Br to Cedar Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-19-117 over Br to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C-19-117 over Br to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.