US Bridges

C-39-1786 over Trib to Wolf Creek

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · Pickens · Structure no. 000000000009908

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-39-1786 over Trib to Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-39-1786 over Trib to Wolf Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC-39-1786
CrossesTrib to Wolf Creek
LocationPickens
RouteCounty Highway 1786
Coordinates34.8706, -82.71264
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2017)
Projected traffic168 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-39-1786 over Trib to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-39-1786 over Trib to Wolf 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-39-1786 over Trib to Wolf Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is C-39-1786 over Trib to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-39-1786 over Trib to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.