US Bridges

S-12-403 over Brushy Fork CR

Good

Chester County, South Carolina · 10.7 MI W Chester · Structure no. 000000000009150

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-403 over Brushy Fork CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-12-403 over Brushy Fork CR 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesS-12-403
CrossesBrushy Fork CR
Location10.7 MI W Chester
RouteState Highway 403
Coordinates34.70576, -81.40031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-12-403 over Brushy Fork CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-12-403 over Brushy Fork CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-12-403 over Brushy Fork CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-12-403 over Brushy Fork CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-403 over Brushy Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.