S-12-143 over Bells Creek
PoorChester County, South Carolina · 12.3MI SE Chester · Structure no. 000000000007085
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-143 over Bells Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-143 over Bells Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-12-143 over Bells Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-143 over Bells 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-12-143 over Bells Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is S-12-143 over Bells Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-143 over Bells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.