US 1 over Thompson Creek
FairChesterfield County, South Carolina · Cheraw City Limits · Structure no. 000000000000492
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 650 ft
- 26 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 over Thompson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 over Thompson Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 94 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,312 by 2043. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 92 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 1 over Thompson 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 Thompson Creek carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 1 over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.