S-37-174 over Trib to Oconee Creek
PoorOconee County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI N Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000008657
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-174 over Trib to Oconee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-37-174 over Trib to Oconee Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-174 over Trib to Oconee Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-174 over Trib to Oconee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does S-37-174 over Trib to Oconee Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-174 over Trib to Oconee Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-174 over Trib to Oconee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.