S-1-72 over Wilson Creek
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · 3.3MI NE Lowndesville · Structure no. 000000000006028
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-72 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-1-72 over Wilson Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 53 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 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-1-72 over Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is S-1-72 over Wilson 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-1-72 over Wilson Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-1-72 over Wilson Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-72 over Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.