US Bridges

S-1-32 over Shanklin Creek

Fair

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI SW Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000000159

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-32 over Shanklin Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S-1-32 over Shanklin Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-1-32
CrossesShanklin Creek
Location8.0 MI SW Abbeville
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.1562, -82.51791
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic146 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1-32 over Shanklin Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-32 over Shanklin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S-1-32 over Shanklin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S-1-32 over Shanklin Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-32 over Shanklin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.