S-12-482 over Tan Yard Branch
PoorPosted for loadChester County, South Carolina · Mcfadden ST in Chester · Structure no. 000000000006252
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-482 over Tan Yard Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-12-482 over Tan Yard Branch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-12-482 over Tan Yard Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-482 over Tan Yard Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does S-12-482 over Tan Yard Branch carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-482 over Tan Yard Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-482 over Tan Yard Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.