FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-2-145

Carrying S-2-145 over TRIB TO HORSE CR.

3.0 MI N BEECH ISLAND, Aiken, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-2-145

The S-2-145 bridge in Aiken, South Carolina carries S-2-145 over TRIB TO HORSE CR.. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,750 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S-2-145 compares

▲ 0.3
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of South Carolina bridges
103
Bridges in Aiken · 7 in Poor condition
S-2-145 30.1 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
0/9
Failed (0)
Inventory Load Rating
30.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Last Reconstructed
1979
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
12.0 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001990

How to read this record

S-2-145 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare S-2-145 against other structures in Aiken and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S-2-145?

S-2-145 in Aiken, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-2-145 inspected?

S-2-145's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,750 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-2-145 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S-2-145?

S-2-145 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-2-145?

S-2-145 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-2-145 and does age affect safety?

S-2-145 was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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