S-1-72 over Rocky River
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · 4.0MI NE Lowndesville · Structure no. 000000000007526
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 370 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-72 over Rocky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-72 over Rocky River 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-72 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-72 over Rocky River 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-1-72 over Rocky River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1-72 over Rocky River?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-72 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.