S-12-555 over Beaver Dam Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, South Carolina · 4.6MI SE Richburg · Structure no. 000000000004965
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-555 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-555 over Beaver Dam Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-555 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-555 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-12-555 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-555 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-555 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.