US Bridges

S-12-476 over Br of Turkey Ck

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 11.2 MI W Lowry · Structure no. 000000000007086

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-476 over Br of Turkey Ck is a concrete slab carrying S-12-476 over Br of Turkey Ck 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-12-476
CrossesBr of Turkey Ck
Location11.2 MI W Lowry
RouteState Highway 476
Coordinates34.76709, -81.42917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-12-476 over Br of Turkey Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-476 over Br of Turkey Ck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-12-476 over Br of Turkey Ck carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-12-476 over Br of Turkey Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-476 over Br of Turkey Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.