US Bridges

S-19-68 over Turkey Creek

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Edgefield County, South Carolina · 12.3 MI W of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000010364

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
320 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-68 over Turkey Creek is a steel other carrying S-19-68 over Turkey Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesS-19-68
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location12.3 MI W of Edgefield
RouteState Highway 68
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.79482, -82.14456
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic438 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-19-68 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-68 over Turkey 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-19-68 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-19-68 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-68 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.