US Bridges

C-39-1042 over Town Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

Pickens County, South Carolina · 1/2MI NE of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000008092

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-39-1042 over Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-39-1042 over Town Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2037. 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-39-1042
CrossesTown Creek
Location1/2MI NE of Pickens
RouteCounty Highway 1042
Coordinates34.89232, -82.6949
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2017)
Projected traffic168 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-39-1042 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-39-1042 over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does C-39-1042 over Town Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is C-39-1042 over Town Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-39-1042 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.