US Bridges

S-1-40 over Little River -Lo Line Br

Fair

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 10.0MI SW Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000005184

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-40 over Little River -Lo Line Br is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-1-40 over Little River -Lo Line Br in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-1-40
CrossesLittle River -Lo Line Br
Location10.0MI SW Abbeville
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates34.07247, -82.50086
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-1-40 over Little River -Lo Line Br built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-40 over Little River -Lo Line Br 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-1-40 over Little River -Lo Line Br carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-1-40 over Little River -Lo Line Br?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-40 over Little River -Lo Line Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.