US Bridges

S-3-135 over Cope Creek

Good

Allendale County, South Carolina · 8MI NE Fairfax · Structure no. 000000000009394

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-3-135 over Cope Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-3-135 over Cope Creek in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-3-135
CrossesCope Creek
Location8MI NE Fairfax
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates33.01214, -81.12402
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-3-135 over Cope Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-3-135 over Cope 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-3-135 over Cope Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-3-135 over Cope Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-3-135 over Cope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.