S-37-429 over Tr. to Choestoea Creek
PoorOconee County, South Carolina · 4 MI S Westminster · Structure no. 000000000005133
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-429 over Tr. to Choestoea Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-37-429 over Tr. to Choestoea 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-37-429 over Tr. to Choestoea Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-429 over Tr. to Choestoea 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does S-37-429 over Tr. to Choestoea Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-37-429 over Tr. to Choestoea Creek?
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-37-429 over Tr. to Choestoea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.