Sc 59 over Snow Creek
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 4.4 MI S Seneca · Structure no. 000000000000816
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 59 over Snow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 59 over Snow Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,653 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 59 over Snow Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 59 over Snow 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 59 over Snow Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 59 over Snow Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 59 over Snow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.