US Bridges

C-19-388 over Cheves Creek

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 10.2 MI S of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000009160

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-19-388 over Cheves Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-19-388 over Cheves Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesC-19-388
CrossesCheves Creek
Location10.2 MI S of Edgefield
RouteCounty Highway 388
Coordinates33.64093, -81.94385
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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$114,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-19-388 over Cheves Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-19-388 over Cheves 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-19-388 over Cheves Creek carry?

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

How long is C-19-388 over Cheves Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C-19-388 over Cheves Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.