C-37-161 over Chauga River
Oconee County, South Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- C-37-161 over Chauga River in Oconee County, South Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 125 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 68 of the 215 inventoried bridges in Oconee County rated good (31.6%); 27 (12.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 105 ft |
| Location | 5 Mi SW Westminster |
| NBI structure number | 000000000008474 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Oconee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 NB over Hartwell Reservoir | 1961 | 25,400 | Fair |
| I-85 SB over Hartwell Reservoir | 1961 | 25,400 | Fair |
| I-85 NB over Fairplay Creek | 1961 | 23,650 | Fair |
| I-85 SB over Fairplay Creek | 1961 | 23,650 | Fair |
| US 76 over Seneca Creek | 1958 | 23,000 | Fair |
| Sc 28 over Richland Creek | 1961 | 16,300 | Good |
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