US Bridges

S-49 over Trib. to Coneross Ck.

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S of Westminter · Structure no. 000000000005130

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-49 over Trib. to Coneross Ck. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-49 over Trib. to Coneross Ck. in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-49
CrossesTrib. to Coneross Ck.
Location4.0 MI S of Westminter
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates34.5965, -83.10514
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-49 over Trib. to Coneross Ck. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-49 over Trib. to Coneross Ck. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-49 over Trib. to Coneross Ck. carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-49 over Trib. to Coneross Ck.?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-49 over Trib. to Coneross Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.