US Bridges

S-35-39 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 1 MI NW Mccoll · Structure no. 000000000000447

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-35-39 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S-35-39 over Beaverdam Creek in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-35-39
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1 MI NW Mccoll
RouteState Highway 39
CountyMarlboro County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.67266, -79.5711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-35-39 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-35-39 over Beaverdam Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S-35-39 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-35-39 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S-35-39 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.