US Bridges

S-37-133 over Cane Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 2 MI E Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000004862

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-133 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-37-133 over Cane Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,112 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-37-133
CrossesCane Creek
Location2 MI E Walhalla
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates34.76884, -83.01149
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,112 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-37-133 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-133 over Cane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-37-133 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-37-133 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-133 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.