S-39-49 over Little Estatoe Creek
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 10.0 MI NW Pickens · Structure no. 000000000006180
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-49 over Little Estatoe Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-49 over Little Estatoe Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-49 over Little Estatoe Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-49 over Little Estatoe 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-39-49 over Little Estatoe Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is S-39-49 over Little Estatoe Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-49 over Little Estatoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.