US Bridges

S-12-275 over Grassey Run Branch

Good

Chester County, South Carolina · 0.5 MI N Chester · Structure no. 000000000000332

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-275 over Grassey Run Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S-12-275 over Grassey Run Branch in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 96 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,204 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-12-275
CrossesGrassey Run Branch
Location0.5 MI N Chester
RouteState Highway 275
Coordinates34.71972, -81.19472
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic6,204 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-12-275 over Grassey Run Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is S-12-275 over Grassey Run Branch 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-12-275 over Grassey Run Branch carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-12-275 over Grassey Run Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-275 over Grassey Run Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.