S-12-52 over Rocky Creek
FairChester County, South Carolina · 10.3MI SE Chester · Structure no. 000000000006250
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-52 over Rocky Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-52 over Rocky Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-52 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-52 over Rocky 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-12-52 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-12-52 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-52 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.