S-12-276 over Tan Yard Branch
FairChester County, South Carolina · City of Chester · Structure no. 000000000000333
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-276 over Tan Yard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S-12-276 over Tan Yard Branch in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-276 over Tan Yard Branch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-276 over Tan Yard Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does S-12-276 over Tan Yard Branch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-276 over Tan Yard Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-276 over Tan Yard Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.