S-1-70 over Bowman Branch
GoodAbbeville County, South Carolina · 3.5MI SW Lowndesville · Structure no. 000000000007525
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-70 over Bowman Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-70 over Bowman Branch in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-70 over Bowman Branch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-70 over Bowman Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-1-70 over Bowman Branch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1-70 over Bowman Branch?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-70 over Bowman Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.