S-39-159 over Praters Creek
PoorPickens County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NE Six Mile · Structure no. 000000000002075
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-159 over Praters Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-39-159 over Praters 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-159 over Praters Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-159 over Praters 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-159 over Praters Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-39-159 over Praters Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-159 over Praters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.