US Bridges

S-12-574 over Trib to Broad River

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 13.4 MI W Chester · Structure no. 000000000007662

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-574 over Trib to Broad River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-12-574 over Trib to Broad River in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesS-12-574
CrossesTrib to Broad River
Location13.4 MI W Chester
RouteState Highway 574
Coordinates34.69556, -81.44806
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 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 closed—
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-12-574 over Trib to Broad River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-574 over Trib to Broad 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-12-574 over Trib to Broad River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-12-574 over Trib to Broad River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-574 over Trib to Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.