FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SC 823

Carrying SC 823 over WHITES CREEK

8.9 MI SW OF ABBEVILLE, Abbeville, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SC 823

The SC 823 bridge in Abbeville, South Carolina carries SC 823 over WHITES CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.1 metric tons.

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

How SC 823 compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of South Carolina bridges
96
Bridges in Abbeville · 4 in Poor condition
SC 823 32.1 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.9
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001415

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SC 823 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 SC 823 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 SC 823?

SC 823 in Abbeville, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SC 823 inspected?

SC 823'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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SC 823 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 SC 823?

SC 823 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SC 823?

SC 823 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SC 823 and does age affect safety?

SC 823 was built in 1948, making it 78 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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