S-39-158 over Rices Creek
FairPosted for loadPickens County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI NW Liberty · Structure no. 000000000005609
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-158 over Rices Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-158 over Rices 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-158 over Rices Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-158 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-158 over Rices Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-158 over Rices 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-39-158 over Rices Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.