US Bridges

S-37-24 over Little Cane Creek

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 3 MI NE Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000001540

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-24 over Little Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-37-24 over Little Cane Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,526 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-37-24
CrossesLittle Cane Creek
Location3 MI NE Walhalla
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.78521, -83.01579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,526 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$408,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-37-24 over Little Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-24 over Little Cane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-37-24 over Little Cane Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-37-24 over Little Cane Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-24 over Little Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.