US Bridges

S-39-100 over Big Estatoe

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 10.0 MI NW Pickens · Structure no. 000000000008380

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-100 over Big Estatoe is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-39-100 over Big Estatoe in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-39-100
CrossesBig Estatoe
Location10.0 MI NW Pickens
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates34.99614, -82.82784
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-39-100 over Big Estatoe built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-100 over Big Estatoe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-100 over Big Estatoe carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-39-100 over Big Estatoe?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-100 over Big Estatoe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.