US Bridges

S-1-24 over Little River

Fair

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 4.1 MI NW Due West · Structure no. 000000000008052

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-24 over Little River is a concrete slab carrying S-1-24 over Little River in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-1-24
CrossesLittle River
Location4.1 MI NW Due West
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.34124, -82.46071
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic584 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1-24 over Little River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-24 over Little 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-1-24 over Little River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-1-24 over Little River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-24 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.