US Bridges

Sc 153 Extension over Hamilton Creek

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NE of Easley · Structure no. 000000000010273

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 153 Extension over Hamilton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 153 Extension over Hamilton Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,747 by 2043. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 153 Extension
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Easley
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates34.83722, -82.55806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,747 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sc 153 Extension over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 153 Extension over Hamilton 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 153 Extension over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 153 Extension over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 153 Extension over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.