S-39-18 over US 123
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI SE Central · Structure no. 000000000003962
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 221 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-18 over US 123 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-18 over US 123 in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,332 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-18 over US 123 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-18 over US 123 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-18 over US 123 carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-39-18 over US 123?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-18 over US 123?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.