US Bridges

S-37-129 over W Fork Little River

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000009064

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-129 over W Fork Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-129 over W Fork Little River 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-37-129
CrossesW Fork Little River
Location8 MI NE Walhalla
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates34.86213, -82.99289
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic834 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-37-129 over W Fork Little River built?

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

What condition is S-37-129 over W Fork Little River 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-37-129 over W Fork Little River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-37-129 over W Fork Little River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-129 over W Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.