US Bridges

S-37-49 over Trib to Chestoea Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 4.75 MI W Westminster · Structure no. 000000000008581

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-49 over Trib to Chestoea Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-37-49 over Trib to Chestoea Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 58 years old, older 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-37-49
CrossesTrib to Chestoea Creek
Location4.75 MI W Westminster
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates34.59653, -83.10511
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$138,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-37-49 over Trib to Chestoea Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is S-37-49 over Trib to Chestoea 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-37-49 over Trib to Chestoea Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-37-49 over Trib to Chestoea Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-49 over Trib to Chestoea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.