S-37-63 over Perkins Creek
FairPosted for loadOconee County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI SW Seneca · Structure no. 000000000005993
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-63 over Perkins Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-37-63 over Perkins Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-63 over Perkins Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-63 over Perkins Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-37-63 over Perkins Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-63 over Perkins Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-63 over Perkins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.