US Bridges

C-19-61 over Cyper Creek

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 11.5 MI NW of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000007785

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-19-61 over Cyper Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-19-61 over Cyper Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesC-19-61
CrossesCyper Creek
Location11.5 MI NW of Edgefield
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates33.84373, -82.11966
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-19-61 over Cyper Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-19-61 over Cyper 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does C-19-61 over Cyper Creek carry?

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

How long is C-19-61 over Cyper Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C-19-61 over Cyper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.