Big Curltail Creek over Big Curltail Creek
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081203000003131
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Big Curltail Creek over Big Curltail Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Big Curltail Creek over Big Curltail Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Curltail Creek over Big Curltail Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Curltail Creek over Big Curltail Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Big Curltail Creek over Big Curltail Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Big Curltail Creek over Big Curltail Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Big Curltail Creek over Big Curltail Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.