US Bridges

S-1-218 over Branch of Penny Creek

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 3.1 MI SE of Antreville · Structure no. 000000000010561

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-218 over Branch of Penny Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-1-218 over Branch of Penny Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-1-218
CrossesBranch of Penny Creek
Location3.1 MI SE of Antreville
RouteState Highway 218
Coordinates34.26389, -82.51889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 20 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1-218 over Branch of Penny Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-218 over Branch of 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-1-218 over Branch of Penny Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-1-218 over Branch of Penny Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-218 over Branch of Penny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.