US Bridges

S-12-141 over Rocky Creek

Good

Chester County, South Carolina · Town of Great Falls · Structure no. 000000000003615

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-141 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-12-141 over Rocky Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-12-141
CrossesRocky Creek
LocationTown of Great Falls
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates34.55694, -80.89692
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-12-141 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-141 over Rocky 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-12-141 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-12-141 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-141 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.