FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-1-902

Carrying S-1-902 over BR OF HOGSKIN CK.

4.0 MI N DUE WEST, Abbeville, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-1-902

The S-1-902 bridge in Abbeville, South Carolina carries S-1-902 over BR OF HOGSKIN CK.. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 275 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How S-1-902 compares

▼ 11.7
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of South Carolina bridges
96
Bridges in Abbeville · 4 in Poor condition
S-1-902 18.1 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.4
Serviceability /30
22.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
275 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000005186

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S-1-902 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-1-902 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-1-902?

S-1-902 in Abbeville, South Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-1-902 inspected?

S-1-902'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 275 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-1-902 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S-1-902?

S-1-902 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-1-902?

S-1-902 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-1-902 and does age affect safety?

S-1-902 was built in 1968, making it 58 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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