S-1-70 over Bowmans Branch
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · 2.4MI W Lowndesville · Structure no. 000000000007056
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-70 over Bowmans Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-1-70 over Bowmans Branch in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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 | 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-1-70 over Bowmans Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-70 over Bowmans Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-1-70 over Bowmans Branch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1-70 over Bowmans Branch?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-70 over Bowmans Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.