S-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C
Aiken County, South Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-2-1529 over Chinquapin CR -1/2 Lex C in Aiken County, South Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 175 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 64 of the 198 inventoried bridges in Aiken County rated good (32.3%); 20 (10.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: deck 7 to 8, superstructure 7 to 8, substructure 7 to 8.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 134 ft |
| Location | 4.0 Mi SE Monetta |
| NBI structure number | 000000000009115 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Aiken County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-20 over Savannah River | 2021 | 64,300 | Good |
| I-20 over Fox Creek | 1966 | 50,200 | Fair |
| I-20 over High Tower Branch | 1966 | 44,500 | Fair |
| I-20 over Horse Creek | 1966 | 44,500 | Fair |
| US 25 over I-20 | 2009 | 37,300 | Good |
| US 1 over Southern RR (no 1) | 1952 | 27,000 | Fair |
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