S-12-70 over Tinkers Creek
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 3.5MI E Lando · Structure no. 000000000007438
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-70 over Tinkers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-12-70 over Tinkers Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-70 over Tinkers Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-70 over Tinkers 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-12-70 over Tinkers Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-12-70 over Tinkers Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-70 over Tinkers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.