S-12-304 over Dry Fork Creek
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 2.8 MI W Chester · Structure no. 000000000009147
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-304 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-12-304 over Dry Fork Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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-12-304 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-304 over Dry Fork 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-12-304 over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-12-304 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-304 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.