US Bridges

Sc 394 over North Edisto River

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI W North · Structure no. 000000000007820

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
390 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 394 over North Edisto River is a concrete slab carrying Sc 394 over North Edisto River in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 394
CrossesNorth Edisto River
Location2.0 MI W North
RouteState Highway 394
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.60721, -81.13542
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 394 over North Edisto River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 394 over North Edisto 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 394 over North Edisto River carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sc 394 over North Edisto River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 394 over North Edisto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.