S-1-324 over Mc/Cords Creek
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · 3.0MI NE Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000005646
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-324 over Mc/Cords Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-324 over Mc/Cords Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-324 over Mc/Cords Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-324 over Mc/Cords 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-1-324 over Mc/Cords Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-1-324 over Mc/Cords Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-324 over Mc/Cords Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.