S-37-220 over Bear Swamp Creek
GoodOconee County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI S Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000008028
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-220 over Bear Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-37-220 over Bear Swamp Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-220 over Bear Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-220 over Bear Swamp 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S-37-220 over Bear Swamp Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-220 over Bear Swamp Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-220 over Bear Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.