S-37-34 over Chauga Creek
PoorOconee County, South Carolina · 3 MI W Westminster · Structure no. 000000000005129
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-34 over Chauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-34 over Chauga Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-34 over Chauga Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-34 over Chauga 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-37-34 over Chauga Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S-37-34 over Chauga Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-34 over Chauga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.