FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-37-402

Carrying S-37-402 over UNNAMED TRIB

3.6 MI W OF SENECA, Oconee, South Carolina

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
97 t Inventory load rating Higher than 99% of rated South Carolina bridges

S-37-402 in Oconee, South Carolina sits above 99% of rated South Carolina bridges on inventory load rating (97 t), while its 2010 build year is earlier than 3% of Oconee's recorded-year cohort (215 bridges).

S-37-402 in Oconee, South Carolina is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 2010, it carries 1 rated component on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure SC:000000000010338

POST-2000 · CONCRETE · SHORT-BRIDGE · CULVERT-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-GOOD

  • POST-2000 2000+
  • CONCRETE Concrete
  • SHORT-BRIDGE 12.5 m
  • CULVERT-LED Culvert-led
  • ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
  • HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
  • CAT-GOOD Good

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: S-37-402

The S-37-402 bridge in Oconee, South Carolina carries S-37-402 over UNNAMED TRIB. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,800 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

How S-37-402 compares

▲ 66.9
Load rating vs South Carolina average (30.3 t; 9,483 of 9,490 rated)
215
Bridges in Oconee · 30 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 2010, earlier than 6 of Oconee's 215 bridges with a recorded construction year (3%), against a county median build year of 1968. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

S-37-402 97.2 t
South Carolina average (9,483 of 9,490 rated) 30.3 t

Live comparison across South Carolina bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (9,483 of 9,490 rated).

S-37-402 vs every rated South Carolina bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

97 Top 1% higher than 99% of 9,483 bridges

rated South Carolina bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Oconee inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 215 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
45.7 m (150 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010338

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S-37-402 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 S-37-402 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-37-402?

S-37-402 in Oconee, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-37-402 inspected?

S-37-402'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 6,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-37-402 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 S-37-402?

S-37-402 has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-37-402?

S-37-402 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-37-402 and does age affect safety?

S-37-402 was built in 2010, making it 16 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.