S-12-70 over Small Creek
FairChester County, South Carolina · 4.5MI N Richburg · Structure no. 000000000006443
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-70 over Small Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-70 over Small Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-70 over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-70 over Small 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-12-70 over Small Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-12-70 over Small Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-70 over Small Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.