US Bridges

Sc 135 over Adam Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Pickens County, South Carolina · 8.4 MI NE of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000003074

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 135 over Adam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 135 over Adam Creek 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 135
CrossesAdam Creek
Location8.4 MI NE of Pickens
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates34.99452, -82.65173
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,942 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sc 135 over Adam Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 135 over Adam 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 135 over Adam Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 135 over Adam Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 135 over Adam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.