US Bridges

S-1-44 over Park Creek

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 1.1 MI SW Due West · Structure no. 000000000008121

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-44 over Park Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-1-44 over Park Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,774 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-1-44
CrossesPark Creek
Location1.1 MI SW Due West
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates34.31762, -82.38848
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,774 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1-44 over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-44 over Park 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-1-44 over Park Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-1-44 over Park Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-44 over Park Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.