US Bridges

C-39-129 over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, South Carolina · 3.5MI NE Pickens · Structure no. 000000000008382

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-39-129 over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-39-129 over Town Creek 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC-39-129
CrossesTown Creek
Location3.5MI NE Pickens
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyPickens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.93218, -82.6724
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-39-129 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is C-39-129 over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does C-39-129 over Town Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-39-129 over Town Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C-39-129 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.