Sc 135 over Trib Carpenter Ck (1)
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000003073
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 135 over Trib Carpenter Ck (1) is a concrete slab carrying Sc 135 over Trib Carpenter Ck (1) in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 135 over Trib Carpenter Ck (1) built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 135 over Trib Carpenter Ck (1) 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 135 over Trib Carpenter Ck (1) carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 135 over Trib Carpenter Ck (1)?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 135 over Trib Carpenter Ck (1)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.