US Bridges

US 1 over Big Juniper Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 1.2 MI S of Patrick · Structure no. 000000000000396

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Big Juniper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 1 over Big Juniper Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,306 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesBig Juniper Creek
Location1.2 MI S of Patrick
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates34.56249, -80.06068
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,306 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Big Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 1 over Big Juniper 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Big Juniper Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Big Juniper Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Big Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.