US Bridges

S-39-36 over Trib to Georges Creek

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI E Easley · Structure no. 000000000002816

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-36 over Trib to Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-39-36 over Trib to Georges Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 34 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,262 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesS-39-36
CrossesTrib to Georges Creek
Location5.5 MI E Easley
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates34.85692, -82.51294
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,262 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-39-36 over Trib to Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is S-39-36 over Trib to Georges 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-36 over Trib to Georges Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-39-36 over Trib to Georges Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-36 over Trib to Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.