US Bridges

S-39-33 over Middle Fork -12 MI CR

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NW Pickens · Structure no. 000000000007604

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-33 over Middle Fork -12 MI CR is a concrete slab carrying S-39-33 over Middle Fork -12 MI CR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-39-33
CrossesMiddle Fork -12 MI CR
Location4.5 MI NW Pickens
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.92157, -82.76279
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic475 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Middle Fork -12 MI CR built?

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

What condition is S-39-33 over Middle Fork -12 MI CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-33 over Middle Fork -12 MI CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-39-33 over Middle Fork -12 MI CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-33 over Middle Fork -12 MI CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.