S-1-159 over Johns Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAbbeville County, South Carolina · 5.3 MI NE Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000001660
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-159 over Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-159 over Johns Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-159 over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-159 over Johns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-1-159 over Johns Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1-159 over Johns Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-159 over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.