S-37-65 over Martin Creek
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE Seneca · Structure no. 000000000003717
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-65 over Martin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-65 over Martin Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,110 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-65 over Martin Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-65 over Martin 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does S-37-65 over Martin Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-37-65 over Martin Creek?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-65 over Martin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.