US Bridges

S-1-37 over Hogskin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 3.0MI W Due West · Structure no. 000000000002878

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-37 over Hogskin Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-1-37 over Hogskin Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-1-37
CrossesHogskin Creek
Location3.0MI W Due West
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates34.34048, -82.44022
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic365 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1-37 over Hogskin Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-37 over Hogskin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-1-37 over Hogskin Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-1-37 over Hogskin Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-37 over Hogskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.