S-39-274 over Trib to Rices Creek
FairPosted for loadPickens County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI SE Pickens · Structure no. 000000000005144
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-274 over Trib to Rices Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-39-274 over Trib to Rices Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,584 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-274 over Trib to Rices Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-274 over Trib to Rices 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-274 over Trib to Rices Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-274 over Trib to Rices Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-274 over Trib to Rices Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.