C-37-5623 over Bear Swamp Creek
GoodPosted for loadOconee County, South Carolina · 3.6MI S Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000008378
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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-37-5623 over Bear Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-37-5623 over Bear Swamp Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
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 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-37-5623 over Bear Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-37-5623 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does C-37-5623 over Bear Swamp Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-37-5623 over Bear Swamp 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-37-5623 over Bear Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.