US Bridges

S-1-133 over Long Cane Creek

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 4.1MI NE Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000009486

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-133 over Long Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-133 over Long Cane Creek 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-1-133
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location4.1MI NE Abbeville
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates34.18774, -82.30639
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic768 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1-133 over Long Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is S-1-133 over Long Cane 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-1-133 over Long Cane Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-1-133 over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-133 over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.