S-37-59 over Trib to Cane Creek
PoorPosted for loadOconee County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NW Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000001831
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-59 over Trib to Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-37-59 over Trib to Cane Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-59 over Trib to Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-59 over Trib to Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does S-37-59 over Trib to Cane Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-37-59 over Trib to Cane Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-59 over Trib to Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.