US 1 over Shaws Creek
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 3 MI N of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000001987
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 over Shaws Creek is a concrete other carrying US 1 over Shaws Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 71 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,398 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 85 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 1 over Shaws Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is US 1 over Shaws 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 Shaws Creek carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 1 over Shaws Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 over Shaws Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.