S-39-273 over Twelve Mile Creek
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI SW Pickens · Structure no. 000000000007402
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-273 over Twelve Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-273 over Twelve Mile 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-273 over Twelve Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-273 over Twelve 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-273 over Twelve Mile Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-273 over Twelve Mile Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-273 over Twelve Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.