S-12-53 over Turkey Branch
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S.W./Great Falls · Structure no. 000000000002012
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-53 over Turkey Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-12-53 over Turkey Branch in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-53 over Turkey Branch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-53 over Turkey 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does S-12-53 over Turkey Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-12-53 over Turkey Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-53 over Turkey Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.