US Bridges

Sc 71 over Calhoun Creek

Fair

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 4.7 MI N W of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000003561

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 71 over Calhoun Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 71 over Calhoun Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 71
CrossesCalhoun Creek
Location4.7 MI N W of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 71
CountyAbbeville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.18976, -82.46212
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Sc 71 over Calhoun Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 71 over Calhoun 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 71 over Calhoun Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 71 over Calhoun Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 71 over Calhoun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.