US Bridges

C-39-603 over Town Creek

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 2.2MI N of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000005612

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-39-603 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-39-603 over Town Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-39-603
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.2MI N of Pickens
RouteCounty Highway 603
Coordinates34.9046, -82.68191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-39-603 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-39-603 over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does C-39-603 over Town Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-39-603 over Town Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C-39-603 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.