Sc 72 over Curltail Creek
GoodAbbeville County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI N E of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000008503
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over Curltail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 72 over Curltail Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,536 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 72 over Curltail Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 72 over Curltail 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over Curltail Creek carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over Curltail Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over Curltail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.