S-1-61 over Dry Creek
FairPosted for loadAbbeville County, South Carolina · 7.0MI NE Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000004242
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-61 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-1-61 over Dry Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-61 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-61 over Dry 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-1-61 over Dry Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-1-61 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-61 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.