US 1 over Little Horse Creek
FairAiken County, South Carolina · Clearwater Sc · Structure no. 000000000001662
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 over Little Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 over Little Horse Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,200 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 over Little Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 1 over Little Horse 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 Little Horse Creek carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 1 over Little Horse Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 over Little Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.