S-39-272 over North Fork 12 Mi.Cr
PoorPickens County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NW Pickens · Structure no. 000000000004637
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-272 over North Fork 12 Mi.Cr is a concrete slab carrying S-39-272 over North Fork 12 Mi.Cr 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-272 over North Fork 12 Mi.Cr built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-272 over North Fork 12 Mi.Cr 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-272 over North Fork 12 Mi.Cr carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-272 over North Fork 12 Mi.Cr?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-272 over North Fork 12 Mi.Cr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.