Sc 59 over Coneross Creek
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI S of Seneca · Structure no. 000000000000817
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 59 over Coneross Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 59 over Coneross Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,833 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 59 over Coneross Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Sc 59 over Coneross 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 59 over Coneross Creek carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 59 over Coneross Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 59 over Coneross Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.