S-39-44 over Trib to 18 Mile Creek
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 2.4MI E Central · Structure no. 000000000007152
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-44 over Trib to 18 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-44 over Trib to 18 Mile Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-44 over Trib to 18 Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is S-39-44 over Trib to 18 Mile 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-39-44 over Trib to 18 Mile Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-44 over Trib to 18 Mile Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-44 over Trib to 18 Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.