US Bridges

S-37-208 over Snow Creek

Poor

Oconee County, South Carolina · 5 MI SW Seneca · Structure no. 000000000003068

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-208 over Snow Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-37-208 over Snow Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-37-208
CrossesSnow Creek
Location5 MI SW Seneca
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates34.61576, -82.98311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-37-208 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-208 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-37-208 over Snow Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-37-208 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-208 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.