S-39-271 over US 123
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI E Clemson · Structure no. 000000000003973
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 194 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-271 over US 123 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-271 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,059 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-271 over US 123 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-271 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-39-271 over US 123 carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-39-271 over US 123?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-271 over US 123?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.