S-12-397 over Carol Creek
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 8.7 MI S Chester · Structure no. 000000000008989
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-397 over Carol Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-12-397 over Carol 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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-12-397 over Carol Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-397 over Carol 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-12-397 over Carol Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-397 over Carol Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-397 over Carol Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.