US Bridges

S-12-834 over Br Rocky Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 3.3 MI NE of Chester · Structure no. 000000000008148

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-834 over Br Rocky Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-834 over Br Rocky Creek 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesS-12-834
CrossesBr Rocky Creek
Location3.3 MI NE of Chester
RouteState Highway 834
Coordinates34.73253, -81.16831
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-12-834 over Br Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-834 over Br 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-12-834 over Br Rocky Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-12-834 over Br Rocky Creek?

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-12-834 over Br Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.