US Bridges

S-39-250 over Doddies Creek

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 10 MI N of Easley · Structure no. 000000000010330

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-250 over Doddies Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-250 over Doddies Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-39-250
CrossesDoddies Creek
Location10 MI N of Easley
RouteState Highway 250
Coordinates34.92506, -82.5859
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic—
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-39-250 over Doddies Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-250 over Doddies 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-250 over Doddies Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-39-250 over Doddies Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-250 over Doddies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.