S-39-18 over Eighteen Mile Creek
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI SE Central · Structure no. 000000000003963
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-18 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-39-18 over Eighteen Mile Creek 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S-39-18 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-18 over Eighteen Mile Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-18 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-39-18 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-18 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.