US Bridges

S-27-119 over Coleman Lake Branch

Good

Jasper County, South Carolina · 18.0 MI W Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000004153

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-27-119 over Coleman Lake Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-27-119 over Coleman Lake Branch in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesS-27-119
CrossesColeman Lake Branch
Location18.0 MI W Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates32.46977, -81.13368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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-27-119 over Coleman Lake Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-27-119 over Coleman Lake Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-27-119 over Coleman Lake Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-27-119 over Coleman Lake Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-27-119 over Coleman Lake Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.