US Bridges

C-1-124 over Charlies Creek

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 15.3 MI NW of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000007420

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-1-124 over Charlies Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-1-124 over Charlies Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC-1-124
CrossesCharlies Creek
Location15.3 MI NW of Abbeville
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates34.23006, -82.64003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-1-124 over Charlies Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-1-124 over Charlies Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does C-1-124 over Charlies Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-1-124 over Charlies Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C-1-124 over Charlies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.