US Bridges

C-39-1228 over Trib to Rice Creek

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, South Carolina · 2.9 SE of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000009935

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-39-1228 over Trib to Rice Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-39-1228 over Trib to Rice Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-39-1228
CrossesTrib to Rice Creek
Location2.9 SE of Pickens
RouteCounty Highway 1228
Coordinates34.85408, -82.67243
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-39-1228 over Trib to Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-39-1228 over Trib to Rice 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C-39-1228 over Trib to Rice Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C-39-1228 over Trib to Rice Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-39-1228 over Trib to Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.