US Bridges

C-39-1401 over Georges Creek

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 5.0MI E of Easley · Structure no. 000000000007929

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-39-1401 over Georges Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C-39-1401 over Georges Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-39-1401
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location5.0MI E of Easley
RouteCounty Highway 1401
Coordinates34.85393, -82.51993
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-39-1401 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-39-1401 over Georges 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C-39-1401 over Georges Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C-39-1401 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-39-1401 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.