US Bridges

C-39-305 over Burdine Creek

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 4.5MI NE of Easley · Structure no. 000000000006366

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-39-305 over Burdine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-39-305 over Burdine Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-39-305
CrossesBurdine Creek
Location4.5MI NE of Easley
RouteCounty Highway 305
Coordinates34.86701, -82.53996
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-39-305 over Burdine Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-39-305 over Burdine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C-39-305 over Burdine Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C-39-305 over Burdine Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C-39-305 over Burdine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.