C-1-40 over Sawney Creek
Abbeville County, South Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- C-1-40 over Sawney Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 125 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 67 of the 162 inventoried bridges in Abbeville County rated good (41.4%); 4 (2.5%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber slab |
| Length | about 29 ft |
| Location | 12.4 Mi SW of Abbeville |
| NBI structure number | 000000000008602 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Abbeville County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc 72 over Curltail Creek | 1992 | 10,600 | Good |
| Sc 72 over Blue Hill Creek | 1949 | 10,300 | Fair |
| Sc 72 over Norris Crk | 1989 | 7,400 | Good |
| Sc 72 Ebl over Long Cane Creek | 1990 | 5,300 | Good |
| Sc 72 Wbl over Long Cane Creek | 1991 | 5,300 | Good |
| Sc 72 Ebl over Mccords Creek | 1990 | 5,200 | Good |
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