US Bridges

S-27-424 over Tulifinny River (no. 1)

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 1.5MI N of Coosawhatchie · Structure no. 000000000001194

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-27-424 over Tulifinny River (no. 1) is a concrete tee beam carrying S-27-424 over Tulifinny River (no. 1) in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 103 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-27-424
CrossesTulifinny River (no. 1)
Location1.5MI N of Coosawhatchie
RouteState Highway 424
Coordinates32.60116, -80.90334
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-27-424 over Tulifinny River (no. 1) built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is S-27-424 over Tulifinny River (no. 1) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S-27-424 over Tulifinny River (no. 1) carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-27-424 over Tulifinny River (no. 1)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-27-424 over Tulifinny River (no. 1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.