S-37-181 over Beaty Creek
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 3 MI N Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000002064
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-181 over Beaty Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-37-181 over Beaty Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-181 over Beaty Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-181 over Beaty 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-37-181 over Beaty Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-181 over Beaty Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-181 over Beaty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.