S-12-327 over Tinkers Creek
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 6.8 MI NE Richburg · Structure no. 000000000009149
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-327 over Tinkers Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-12-327 over Tinkers 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-12-327 over Tinkers Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-327 over Tinkers 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-12-327 over Tinkers Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-12-327 over Tinkers Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-327 over Tinkers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.