S-37-538 over Long Creek
GoodOconee County, South Carolina · 12.2 MI W Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000005996
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-538 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-538 over Long Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-538 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-538 over Long 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-37-538 over Long Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-538 over Long Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-538 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.