US Bridges

Sc 2 over Monkey Springs Branch

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · City of Cayce · Structure no. 000000000009851

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 2 over Monkey Springs Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 2 over Monkey Springs Branch in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,155 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 2
CrossesMonkey Springs Branch
LocationCity of Cayce
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates33.96802, -81.06333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,155 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sc 2 over Monkey Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 2 over Monkey Springs 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 2 over Monkey Springs Branch carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 2 over Monkey Springs Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 2 over Monkey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.