S-1-228 over Charlies Creek
GoodAbbeville County, South Carolina · 1.1MI NE Lowndesville · Structure no. 000000000007527
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-228 over Charlies Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-228 over Charlies Creek 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-228 over Charlies Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-228 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-1-228 over Charlies Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1-228 over Charlies Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-228 over Charlies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.