US Bridges

S-39-286 over Georges Ck

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI E Easley · Structure no. 000000000009070

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-286 over Georges Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-286 over Georges Ck in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-39-286
CrossesGeorges Ck
Location5.0 MI E Easley
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates34.84554, -82.50265
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-39-286 over Georges Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-286 over Georges Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-286 over Georges Ck carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-39-286 over Georges Ck?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-286 over Georges Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.