US Bridges

S-1-344 over Morrow Creek

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 4.1 MI NE Calhoun Falls · Structure no. 000000000009295

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-344 over Morrow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-344 over Morrow Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-1-344
CrossesMorrow Creek
Location4.1 MI NE Calhoun Falls
RouteState Highway 344
Coordinates34.13873, -82.55753
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1-344 over Morrow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-344 over Morrow 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-1-344 over Morrow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-1-344 over Morrow Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-344 over Morrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.