S-12-56 over Hooper Creek
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 2.3MI W Richburg · Structure no. 000000000001434
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-56 over Hooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-12-56 over Hooper Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-56 over Hooper Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-56 over Hooper Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does S-12-56 over Hooper Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-12-56 over Hooper Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-56 over Hooper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.