US Bridges

Sc 102 over Juniper Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 0.6 MI S of Patrick · Structure no. 000000000001352

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 102 over Juniper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 102 over Juniper Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 102
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Patrick
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates34.56815, -80.03783
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,847 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 102 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 102 over Juniper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 102 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 102 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 102 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.