US Bridges

C-1-120 over Long Cane Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI SE of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000004918

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-1-120 over Long Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-1-120 over Long Cane Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-1-120
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location4.3 MI SE of Abbeville
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates34.1349, -82.32592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$765,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-1-120 over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is C-1-120 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C-1-120 over Long Cane Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-1-120 over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C-1-120 over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.