S-12-599 over Tinkers Creek
FairChester County, South Carolina · 4.2MI NE Richburg · Structure no. 000000000005684
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-599 over Tinkers Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-599 over Tinkers Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-12-599 over Tinkers Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-599 over Tinkers 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-12-599 over Tinkers Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-599 over Tinkers Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-599 over Tinkers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.