US Bridges

S-12-195 over Fishing Creek

Good

Chester County, South Carolina · 6.8MI N Richburg · Structure no. 000000000006635

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-195 over Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-195 over Fishing Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS-12-195
CrossesFishing Creek
Location6.8MI N Richburg
RouteState Highway 195
Coordinates34.80927, -81.04891
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-12-195 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-195 over Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does S-12-195 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-12-195 over Fishing 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-12-195 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.