US Bridges

S-12-25 over Brushy Fork Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 4.7 MI SW Chester · Structure no. 000000000008426

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-25 over Brushy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-12-25 over Brushy Fork Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS-12-25
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location4.7 MI SW Chester
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates34.64892, -81.37052
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-12-25 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-25 over Brushy Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-12-25 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-12-25 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-25 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.