Sc 72 over Blue Hill Creek
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · Abbeville City Limits · Structure no. 000000000001589
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over Blue Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 72 over Blue Hill Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 76 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,922 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 72 over Blue Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Sc 72 over Blue Hill 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over Blue Hill Creek carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over Blue Hill Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over Blue Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.