US Bridges

Sc 185 over Little River

Fair

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 14.8 MI N W of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000001160

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 185 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 185 over Little River in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,482 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 185
CrossesLittle River
Location14.8 MI N W of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 185
CountyAbbeville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.38322, -82.46014
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,482 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 185 over Little River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 185 over Little River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 185 over Little River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 185 over Little River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 185 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.