FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-37-207

Carrying S-37-207 over CLEVELAND CREEK

11.2 MI S SENECA, Oconee, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-37-207

The S-37-207 bridge in Oconee, South Carolina carries S-37-207 over CLEVELAND CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 275 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S-37-207 compares

▼ 12.0
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of South Carolina bridges
119
Bridges in Oconee · 14 in Poor condition
S-37-207 17.8 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
11.8
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
17.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
27.4 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
275 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000005822

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

S-37-207 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare S-37-207 against other structures in Oconee and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S-37-207?

S-37-207 in Oconee, South Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-37-207 inspected?

S-37-207's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 275 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-37-207 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S-37-207?

S-37-207 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-37-207?

S-37-207 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-37-207 and does age affect safety?

S-37-207 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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