S-39-43 over 18 Mile Creek
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI S Liberty · Structure no. 000000000005607
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-43 over 18 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-43 over 18 Mile Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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 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-39-43 over 18 Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-43 over 18 Mile 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-39-43 over 18 Mile Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-43 over 18 Mile Creek?
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-39-43 over 18 Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.