S-39-277 over Twelve Mile Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPickens County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI W Norris · Structure no. 000000000004403
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-277 over Twelve Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying S-39-277 over Twelve Mile Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-277 over Twelve Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-277 over Twelve Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-277 over Twelve Mile Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-277 over Twelve Mile Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-277 over Twelve Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.