S-39-33 over Middle Fork Creek
PoorPickens County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NW Pickens · Structure no. 000000000002074
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-33 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-39-33 over Middle Fork Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-33 over Middle Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-33 over Middle Fork 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-33 over Middle Fork Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-39-33 over Middle Fork Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-33 over Middle Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.