US Bridges

S-37-88 over Toxaway Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 6 MI W Westminster · Structure no. 000000000003718

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-88 over Toxaway Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-37-88 over Toxaway Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-37-88
CrossesToxaway Creek
Location6 MI W Westminster
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates34.67279, -83.19912
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic521 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-37-88 over Toxaway Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-88 over Toxaway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-37-88 over Toxaway Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-37-88 over Toxaway Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-88 over Toxaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.