US Bridges

S-37-180 over Trib to Choestoea Ck

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 4 MI S Westminster · Structure no. 000000000004389

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-180 over Trib to Choestoea Ck is a concrete slab carrying S-37-180 over Trib to Choestoea Ck in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, 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 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 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-37-180
CrossesTrib to Choestoea Ck
Location4 MI S Westminster
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates34.60058, -83.09275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 closed3.7 mi (6 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-37-180 over Trib to Choestoea Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-180 over Trib to Choestoea Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-37-180 over Trib to Choestoea Ck carry?

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

How long is S-37-180 over Trib to Choestoea Ck?

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-37-180 over Trib to Choestoea Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.