US Bridges

Sc 219 over Cannons Creek

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 3.2 MI NE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003701

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 219 over Cannons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 219 over Cannons Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,562 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 219
CrossesCannons Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 219
Coordinates34.285, -81.5625
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic11,562 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 219 over Cannons Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Sc 219 over Cannons Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 219 over Cannons Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 219 over Cannons Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 219 over Cannons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.