US Bridges

US 1 over Little Alligator Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 5.1 MI NE of Mcbee · Structure no. 000000000010328

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Little Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Little Alligator Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,306 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesLittle Alligator Creek
Location5.1 MI NE of Mcbee
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates34.51553, -80.1831
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Little Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Little Alligator Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Little Alligator Creek carry?

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

How long is US 1 over Little Alligator Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Little Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.