US Bridges

S-1-83 over CSX RR

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 6.9 MI SW Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000009485

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-83 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-83 over CSX RR in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-1-83
CrossesCSX RR
Location6.9 MI SW Abbeville
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates34.13841, -82.49019
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1-83 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-83 over CSX RR 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-1-83 over CSX RR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-1-83 over CSX RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-83 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.