S-1-72 over Penny Creek
GoodAbbeville County, South Carolina · 5.5MI SE Antreville · Structure no. 000000000009109
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-72 over Penny Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-1-72 over Penny Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-72 over Penny Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-72 over Penny 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-1-72 over Penny Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1-72 over Penny Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-72 over Penny Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.