US Bridges

S-39-186 over US 123

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 2.0MI SW of Easley · Structure no. 000000000003969

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-186 over US 123 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-186 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,456 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-39-186
CrossesUS 123
Location2.0MI SW of Easley
RouteState Highway 186
Coordinates34.80443, -82.62175
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,456 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$524,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-39-186 over US 123 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-186 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-39-186 over US 123 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-39-186 over US 123?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-186 over US 123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.