S-39-291 over Keowee River
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NW Clemson · Structure no. 000000000003738
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 421 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-291 over Keowee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-291 over Keowee River in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2043. The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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-39-291 over Keowee River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-291 over Keowee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-291 over Keowee River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-39-291 over Keowee River?
The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-291 over Keowee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.