S-12-30 over Bear Owens Branch
FairChester County, South Carolina · 6.6 MI W Chester · Structure no. 000000000007986
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-30 over Bear Owens Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-12-30 over Bear Owens Branch in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-12-30 over Bear Owens Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-30 over Bear Owens Branch 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-12-30 over Bear Owens Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-12-30 over Bear Owens Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-30 over Bear Owens Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.