US Bridges

S-12-503 over Beaver Dam Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, South Carolina · 3.3MI SE Richburg · Structure no. 000000000004283

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-503 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-12-503 over Beaver Dam Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2024. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesS-12-503
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location3.3MI SE Richburg
RouteState Highway 503
Coordinates34.67639, -80.98972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$405,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-12-503 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-503 over Beaver Dam Creek 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-12-503 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-12-503 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-503 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.