US Bridges

S-39-33 over Trib Twelve Mile Ck

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI W of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000007603

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-33 over Trib Twelve Mile Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-33 over Trib Twelve Mile Ck 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,701 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-39-33
CrossesTrib Twelve Mile Ck
Location4.0 MI W of Pickens
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.87858, -82.77144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,701 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-39-33 over Trib Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-33 over Trib Twelve Mile Ck 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-39-33 over Trib Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-39-33 over Trib Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-33 over Trib Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.