US Bridges

Sc 119/CLYO RD over Savannah River

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 17.4 MI W of Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000002996

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 119/CLYO RD over Savannah River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Sc 119/CLYO RD over Savannah River in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,173 ft (357.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 119/CLYO RD
CrossesSavannah River
Location17.4 MI W of Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 119
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.52878, -81.26823
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,173 ft (357.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 119/CLYO RD over Savannah River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 119/CLYO RD over Savannah River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 119/CLYO RD over Savannah River carry?

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

How long is Sc 119/CLYO RD over Savannah River?

The structure is 1,173 ft (357.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 119/CLYO RD over Savannah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.