US Bridges

US 1 over L-4772

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · N Augusta · Structure no. 000000000003151

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over L-4772 is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 over L-4772 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,700 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesUS 1
CrossesL-4772
LocationN Augusta
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates33.48021, -81.95228
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic29,700 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over L-4772 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over L-4772 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over L-4772 carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over L-4772?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over L-4772?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.