US Bridges

S-19-444 over Academy Creek

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · Woodland DR in Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000007104

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-444 over Academy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-19-444 over Academy Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesS-19-444
CrossesAcademy Creek
LocationWoodland DR in Edgefield
RouteState Highway 444
Coordinates33.7918, -81.93283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic448 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-19-444 over Academy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-444 over Academy Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does S-19-444 over Academy Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-19-444 over Academy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-444 over Academy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.