US Bridges

S-1-96 over Shanklin Creek

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 5.8 MI NE of Lowndesville · Structure no. 000000000010562

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-96 over Shanklin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-1-96 over Shanklin Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-1-96
CrossesShanklin Creek
Location5.8 MI NE of Lowndesville
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates34.23483, -82.55232
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1-96 over Shanklin Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-96 over Shanklin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S-1-96 over Shanklin Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-1-96 over Shanklin Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-96 over Shanklin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.