S-1-38 over Long Cane Creek
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · 9.8 MI NE Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000008221
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-38 over Long Cane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-1-38 over Long Cane Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-38 over Long Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-38 over Long Cane 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-1-38 over Long Cane Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-1-38 over Long Cane Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-38 over Long Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.