US Bridges

S-39-62 over Trib to 18 Mi.Creek

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI S Central · Structure no. 000000000007399

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-62 over Trib to 18 Mi.Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-62 over Trib to 18 Mi.Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesS-39-62
CrossesTrib to 18 Mi.Creek
Location2.0 MI S Central
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates34.69426, -82.78256
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$173,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-39-62 over Trib to 18 Mi.Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-62 over Trib to 18 Mi.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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-62 over Trib to 18 Mi.Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-39-62 over Trib to 18 Mi.Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-62 over Trib to 18 Mi.Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.