S-12-438 over Trib to Little Sandy Riv
FairPosted for loadChester County, South Carolina · 10.2MI SW Chester · Structure no. 000000000004073
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-438 over Trib to Little Sandy Riv is a concrete slab carrying S-12-438 over Trib to Little Sandy Riv in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-438 over Trib to Little Sandy Riv built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-438 over Trib to Little Sandy Riv 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-12-438 over Trib to Little Sandy Riv carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-438 over Trib to Little Sandy Riv?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-438 over Trib to Little Sandy Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.