US Bridges

Sc 184 over Hogskin Creek

Fair

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 9.7 MI NW of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000007639

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 184 over Hogskin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 184 over Hogskin Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 184
CrossesHogskin Creek
Location9.7 MI NW of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 184
CountyAbbeville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.30979, -82.43705
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 184 over Hogskin Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 184 over Hogskin Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 184 over Hogskin Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 184 over Hogskin Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 184 over Hogskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.