S-12-198 over Beaver Dam Creek
FairChester County, South Carolina · 4MI NW Great Falls · Structure no. 000000000006445
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-198 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-198 over Beaver Dam 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 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-12-198 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-198 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 2025.
How much traffic does S-12-198 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-198 over Beaver Dam 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-12-198 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.