US 1 over Bridge Creek
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 10 MI N of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000000124
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 over Bridge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 over Bridge Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 103 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 5 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,201 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 over Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is US 1 over Bridge 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 1 over Bridge Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 1 over Bridge Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 over Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.