S-39-26 over Carpenter Creek
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 11.0 MI NE Pickens · Structure no. 000000000007602
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-26 over Carpenter Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-39-26 over Carpenter Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-26 over Carpenter Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-26 over Carpenter 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-39-26 over Carpenter Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-39-26 over Carpenter Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-26 over Carpenter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.