US Bridges

S-37-160 over Longnose Creek

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 9 MI W Westminster · Structure no. 000000000008773

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-160 over Longnose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-37-160 over Longnose Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-37-160
CrossesLongnose Creek
Location9 MI W Westminster
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates34.65133, -83.24814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$104,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-37-160 over Longnose Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-160 over Longnose 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-37-160 over Longnose Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-37-160 over Longnose Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-160 over Longnose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.