S-37-68 over Barton Creek
PoorPosted for loadOconee County, South Carolina · 10 MI W Westminster · Structure no. 000000000003949
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-68 over Barton Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-37-68 over Barton Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-68 over Barton Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-68 over Barton 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-37-68 over Barton Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-68 over Barton Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-68 over Barton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.