S-39-140 over Shoal Creek
GoodPickens County, South Carolina · 9.0 MI NE Pickens · Structure no. 000000000007607
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-140 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-39-140 over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-140 over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-140 over Shoal Creek 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-39-140 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39-140 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-140 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.