US Bridges

S-39-64 over NS Railroad

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · Liberty- S Peachtree ST · Structure no. 000000000008476

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-64 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-64 over NS Railroad in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,814 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesS-39-64
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationLiberty- S Peachtree ST
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates34.78028, -82.69999
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,814 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-39-64 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-64 over NS Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-64 over NS Railroad carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-39-64 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-64 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.