US Bridges

S-1-97 over Johnson Creek

FairPosted for load

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 5.3MI SE Antreville · Structure no. 000000000002880

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-97 over Johnson Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-1-97 over Johnson 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-1-97
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location5.3MI SE Antreville
RouteState Highway 97
CountyAbbeville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.25916, -82.46819
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic256 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 S-1-97 over Johnson Creek built?

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

What condition is S-1-97 over Johnson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S-1-97 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-1-97 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-97 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.