US Bridges

S-19-62 over Sleepy Creek

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 9.8 MI NW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000007678

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-62 over Sleepy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-19-62 over Sleepy Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-19-62
CrossesSleepy Creek
Location9.8 MI NW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates33.92878, -81.97774
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-19-62 over Sleepy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-62 over Sleepy 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-19-62 over Sleepy Creek carry?

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

How long is S-19-62 over Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-62 over Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.