S-12-34 over Whitesides Branch
FairChester County, South Carolina · 6.0MI N Richburg · Structure no. 000000000008144
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-34 over Whitesides Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-12-34 over Whitesides Branch in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-34 over Whitesides Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-34 over Whitesides 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-12-34 over Whitesides Branch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-34 over Whitesides Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-34 over Whitesides Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.