US Bridges

S-12-201 over Little Sandy River

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 8.5MI SW Chester · Structure no. 000000000007222

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-201 over Little Sandy River is a concrete slab carrying S-12-201 over Little Sandy River in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesS-12-201
CrossesLittle Sandy River
Location8.5MI SW Chester
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates34.62472, -81.32417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-12-201 over Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-201 over Little Sandy River 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-12-201 over Little Sandy River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-12-201 over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-201 over Little Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.