US Bridges

S-39-142 over Trib to 12 Mile Ck

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NW Pickens · Structure no. 000000000007155

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-142 over Trib to 12 Mile Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-142 over Trib to 12 Mile Ck in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 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).

CarriesS-39-142
CrossesTrib to 12 Mile Ck
Location6.0 MI NW Pickens
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates34.93942, -82.79026
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic876 by 2043
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S-39-142 over Trib to 12 Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-142 over Trib to 12 Mile Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-142 over Trib to 12 Mile Ck carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-39-142 over Trib to 12 Mile Ck?

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-39-142 over Trib to 12 Mile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.