US Bridges

Sc 201 over Little River

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 8.3 MI NW of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000000757

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 201 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 201 over Little River in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSc 201
CrossesLittle River
Location8.3 MI NW of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates34.28777, -82.44161
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 201 over Little River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 201 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 201 over Little River carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 201 over Little River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 201 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.