US Bridges

S-39-137 over Trib Shoal Creek

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI E of Six Mile · Structure no. 000000000007606

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-137 over Trib Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-137 over Trib Shoal 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-39-137
CrossesTrib Shoal Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Six Mile
RouteState Highway 137
Coordinates34.8079, -82.7847
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-39-137 over Trib Shoal Creek built?

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

What condition is S-39-137 over Trib Shoal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-137 over Trib Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-39-137 over Trib Shoal Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-137 over Trib Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.