US Bridges

S-44-19 over Rocky Creek

Good

Union County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI NW Union · Structure no. 000000000001770

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-44-19 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-44-19 over Rocky Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-44-19
CrossesRocky Creek
Location5.6 MI NW Union
RouteState Highway 19
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77359, -81.69276
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-44-19 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-44-19 over Rocky Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-44-19 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-44-19 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-44-19 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.