S-1-126 over Parkers Creek
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · City of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000006414
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-126 over Parkers Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-1-126 over Parkers 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-1-126 over Parkers Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-126 over Parkers 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-1-126 over Parkers Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-1-126 over Parkers Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-126 over Parkers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.