US Bridges

Sc 119/CLYO RD over Black Swamp (no. 2)

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 17.4 MI W of Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000002758

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
600 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 119/CLYO RD over Black Swamp (no. 2) is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 119/CLYO RD over Black Swamp (no. 2) in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,226 by 2043. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSc 119/CLYO RD
CrossesBlack Swamp (no. 2)
Location17.4 MI W of Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 119
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.56945, -81.25578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,226 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Sc 119/CLYO RD over Black Swamp (no. 2) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 119/CLYO RD over Black Swamp (no. 2) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 119/CLYO RD over Black Swamp (no. 2) carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sc 119/CLYO RD over Black Swamp (no. 2)?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 119/CLYO RD over Black Swamp (no. 2)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.