FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-1-128

Carrying S-1-128 over BLUE HILL CREEK

CITY OF ABBEVILLE, Abbeville, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-1-128

The S-1-128 bridge in Abbeville, South Carolina carries S-1-128 over BLUE HILL CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S-1-128 compares

▲ 5.2
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of South Carolina bridges
96
Bridges in Abbeville · 4 in Poor condition
S-1-128 35.0 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000000373

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S-1-128 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare S-1-128 against other structures in Abbeville and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S-1-128?

S-1-128 in Abbeville, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-1-128 inspected?

S-1-128's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-1-128 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S-1-128?

S-1-128 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-1-128?

S-1-128 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-1-128 and does age affect safety?

S-1-128 was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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