S-1-33 over Blue Hill Creek
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · City of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000006413
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-33 over Blue Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-1-33 over Blue Hill Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-33 over Blue Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-33 over Blue Hill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-1-33 over Blue Hill Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-1-33 over Blue Hill Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-33 over Blue Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.