US Bridges

C-37-3954 over Trib to Cleveland Creek

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 4.4 MI S of Oakway · Structure no. 000000000008091

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-37-3954 over Trib to Cleveland Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-37-3954 over Trib to Cleveland Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC-37-3954
CrossesTrib to Cleveland Creek
Location4.4 MI S of Oakway
RouteCounty Highway 3954
CountyOconee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.53728, -83.01838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-37-3954 over Trib to Cleveland Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-37-3954 over Trib to Cleveland 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C-37-3954 over Trib to Cleveland Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-37-3954 over Trib to Cleveland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C-37-3954 over Trib to Cleveland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.