S-12-727 over Susybole Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChester County, South Carolina · 3.3MI W Lowrys · Structure no. 000000000006845
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-727 over Susybole Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-727 over Susybole Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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-12-727 over Susybole Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-727 over Susybole Creek 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-12-727 over Susybole Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-12-727 over Susybole Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-727 over Susybole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.