US Bridges

S-19-39 over South Br Turkey CR

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 5.5MI W Johnston · Structure no. 000000000009566

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-39 over South Br Turkey CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-19-39 over South Br Turkey CR in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 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, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-19-39
CrossesSouth Br Turkey CR
Location5.5MI W Johnston
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates33.84311, -81.89805
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-19-39 over South Br Turkey CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-39 over South Br Turkey CR 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-19-39 over South Br Turkey CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-19-39 over South Br Turkey CR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-39 over South Br Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.