S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck
FairPosted for loadPickens County, South Carolina · 11.0 MI N Pickens · Structure no. 000000000005840
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.