SC 153 EXTENSION
Carrying SC 153 EXTENSION over HAMILTON CREEK
2.5 MI NE OF EASLEY, Pickens, South Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SC 153 EXTENSION
The SC 153 EXTENSION bridge in Pickens, South Carolina carries SC 153 EXTENSION over HAMILTON CREEK. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 106.1 meters (348 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SC 153 EXTENSION compares
Live comparison across South Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2020
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 106.1 m (348 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.9 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000010273
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SC 153 EXTENSION is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SC 153 EXTENSION against other structures in Pickens 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 SC 153 EXTENSION?
SC 153 EXTENSION in Pickens, South Carolina has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SC 153 EXTENSION inspected?
SC 153 EXTENSION'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 4,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SC 153 EXTENSION is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SC 153 EXTENSION?
SC 153 EXTENSION has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SC 153 EXTENSION?
SC 153 EXTENSION is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SC 153 EXTENSION and does age affect safety?
SC 153 EXTENSION was built in 2020, making it 6 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.
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