S-37-53 over Little Beaverdam Creek
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 9 MI S Seneca · Structure no. 000000000004387
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-53 over Little Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-37-53 over Little Beaverdam Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-53 over Little Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is S-37-53 over Little Beaverdam 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does S-37-53 over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-53 over Little Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-53 over Little Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.