US Bridges

S-39-90 over Pickens Railroad

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI SE Pickens · Structure no. 000000000004876

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-90 over Pickens Railroad is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-90 over Pickens Railroad in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 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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CarriesS-39-90
CrossesPickens Railroad
Location2.5 MI SE Pickens
RouteState Highway 90
CountyPickens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.87413, -82.66346
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$585,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-39-90 over Pickens Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-90 over Pickens Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-90 over Pickens Railroad carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-39-90 over Pickens Railroad?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-90 over Pickens Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.