US Bridges

Sc 72 Wbl over Little River

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 8.8 MI SW of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000009814

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
717 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 Wbl over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 Wbl over Little River in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2043. The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 72 Wbl
CrossesLittle River
Location8.8 MI SW of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates34.11062, -82.51101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length717 ft (218.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sc 72 Wbl over Little River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 72 Wbl over Little River 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 Wbl over Little River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 Wbl over Little River?

The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 Wbl over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.