US Bridges

S-1-167 over Br to Lake Secession

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 14.1 MI NW Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000007641

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-167 over Br to Lake Secession is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-167 over Br to Lake Secession 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-1-167
CrossesBr to Lake Secession
Location14.1 MI NW Abbeville
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates34.30894, -82.56917
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S-1-167 over Br to Lake Secession built?

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

What condition is S-1-167 over Br to Lake Secession 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-1-167 over Br to Lake Secession carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-1-167 over Br to Lake Secession?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-167 over Br to Lake Secession?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.