S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, South Carolina · 11.0 MI N Pickens · Structure no. 000000000007500
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-98 over Trib to Rocky Bottom Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.