S-12-72 over Little Rocky Creek
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 7MI SE Chester · Structure no. 000000000008987
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-72 over Little Rocky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-12-72 over Little Rocky 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-12-72 over Little Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-72 over Little Rocky 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-12-72 over Little Rocky Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-72 over Little Rocky Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-72 over Little Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.