S-12-43 over Big Creek
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 9.3MI S Chester · Structure no. 000000000008984
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-43 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-12-43 over Big Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-12-43 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-43 over Big Creek 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-12-43 over Big Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-12-43 over Big Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-43 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.