US Bridges

S-12-193 over Trib to South Fork CR

Good

Chester County, South Carolina · 8.8MI NE Chester · Structure no. 000000000000269

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-193 over Trib to South Fork CR is a concrete channel beam carrying S-12-193 over Trib to South Fork CR in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 97 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-12-193
CrossesTrib to South Fork CR
Location8.8MI NE Chester
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates34.79417, -81.10917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating0.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-12-193 over Trib to South Fork CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is S-12-193 over Trib to South Fork CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-12-193 over Trib to South Fork CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-12-193 over Trib to South Fork CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-193 over Trib to South Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.