S-39-222 over Praters Creek
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NW Liberty · Structure no. 000000000004633
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-222 over Praters Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-39-222 over Praters Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-222 over Praters Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-222 over Praters 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-222 over Praters Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-39-222 over Praters Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-222 over Praters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.