S-12-16 over Little Sandy River
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 5.4 MI SW Chester · Structure no. 000000000008723
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-16 over Little Sandy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-12-16 over Little Sandy River in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-16 over Little Sandy River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-16 over Little Sandy River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does S-12-16 over Little Sandy River carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is S-12-16 over Little Sandy River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-16 over Little Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.