US Bridges

S-1-32 over Calhoun Creek

Fair

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 5.2MI SW Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000000160

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-32 over Calhoun Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-1-32 over Calhoun 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-1-32
CrossesCalhoun Creek
Location5.2MI SW Abbeville
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.15191, -82.4646
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$393,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is S-1-32 over Calhoun 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 2024.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-32 over Calhoun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.