Sc 39 over Big Creek
GoodSaluda County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI NW of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000000218
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 39 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 39 over Big Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 100 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 39 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Sc 39 over Big 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 39 over Big Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Sc 39 over Big Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 39 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.