S-12-333 over Branch Sandy River
FairChester County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI N of Chester · Structure no. 000000000008146
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-333 over Branch Sandy River is a concrete slab carrying S-12-333 over Branch Sandy River 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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-12-333 over Branch Sandy River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-333 over Branch Sandy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-12-333 over Branch Sandy River carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-333 over Branch Sandy River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-333 over Branch Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.