US Bridges

S-37-241 over Trib to Coneross Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 2.1 MI S.W. of Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000008290

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-241 over Trib to Coneross Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-37-241 over Trib to Coneross Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-37-241
CrossesTrib to Coneross Creek
Location2.1 MI S.W. of Walhalla
RouteState Highway 241
Coordinates34.73972, -83.09252
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-37-241 over Trib to Coneross Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-241 over Trib to Coneross 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S-37-241 over Trib to Coneross Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-37-241 over Trib to Coneross Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-241 over Trib to Coneross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.