US Bridges

S-37-174 over Trib to Cane Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 1 MI N Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000002225

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-174 over Trib to Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-37-174 over Trib to Cane Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 51 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-37-174
CrossesTrib to Cane Creek
Location1 MI N Walhalla
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates34.78626, -83.06523
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic564 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-37-174 over Trib to Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is S-37-174 over Trib to Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S-37-174 over Trib to Cane Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-37-174 over Trib to Cane Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-174 over Trib to Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.