US Bridges

C-19-359 over Br to Horn Creek

GoodPosted for load

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 4.7 MI S of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000009317

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-19-359 over Br to Horn Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-19-359 over Br to Horn Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesC-19-359
CrossesBr to Horn Creek
Location4.7 MI S of Edgefield
RouteCounty Highway 359
Coordinates33.72101, -81.92164
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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$182,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-19-359 over Br to Horn Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-19-359 over Br to Horn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does C-19-359 over Br to Horn Creek carry?

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

How long is C-19-359 over Br to Horn Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C-19-359 over Br to Horn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.