US Bridges

S-37-95 over Tamassee Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 7 MI N Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000009062

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-95 over Tamassee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-37-95 over Tamassee Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-37-95
CrossesTamassee Creek
Location7 MI N Walhalla
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates34.87647, -83.06174
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-37-95 over Tamassee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-95 over Tamassee 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-37-95 over Tamassee Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-37-95 over Tamassee Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-95 over Tamassee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.