S-37-51 over Snow Creek
PoorPosted for loadOconee County, South Carolina · 5 MI SW Seneca · Structure no. 000000000001892
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-51 over Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-37-51 over Snow Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-51 over Snow Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-51 over Snow 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-37-51 over Snow Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-37-51 over Snow Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-51 over Snow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.