US Bridges

S-39-142 over Little Estatoe Creek

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI NW Pickens · Structure no. 000000000007501

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-142 over Little Estatoe Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-39-142 over Little Estatoe Creek 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-39-142
CrossesLittle Estatoe Creek
Location8.5 MI NW Pickens
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates34.96026, -82.82045
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Little Estatoe Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-142 over Little Estatoe 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-39-142 over Little Estatoe Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-39-142 over Little Estatoe Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-142 over Little Estatoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.