US Bridges

S-12-75 over Trib to Rocky Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 2MI SW Great Falls · Structure no. 000000000007875

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-75 over Trib to Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-12-75 over Trib to Rocky Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-12-75
CrossesTrib to Rocky Creek
Location2MI SW Great Falls
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates34.56063, -80.92999
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-12-75 over Trib to Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-75 over Trib to Rocky Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-12-75 over Trib to Rocky Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-12-75 over Trib to Rocky Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-75 over Trib to Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.