S-1-159 over Long Cane Creek
FairPosted for loadAbbeville County, South Carolina · 5.1 MI NE Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000002108
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-159 over Long Cane Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying S-1-159 over Long Cane Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Long Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-159 over Long Cane 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 S-1-159 over Long Cane Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1-159 over Long Cane Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-159 over Long Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.