US Bridges

Parsons Mt. Dam-Br over Spillway

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Abbeville County, South Carolina · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081203000003132

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Parsons Mt. Dam-Br over Spillway is a concrete frame carrying Parsons Mt. Dam-Br over Spillway in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesParsons Mt. Dam-Br
CrossesSpillway
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 514A.
CountyAbbeville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.09697, -82.35474
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsons Mt. Dam-Br over Spillway built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons Mt. Dam-Br over Spillway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Parsons Mt. Dam-Br over Spillway carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Parsons Mt. Dam-Br over Spillway?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Mt. Dam-Br over Spillway?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.