US Bridges

S-13-22 over Thompson Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI W Cheraw · Structure no. 000000000001357

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
492 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-22 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-13-22 over Thompson Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,089 by 2043. The structure is 492 ft (150.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesS-13-22
CrossesThompson Creek
Location4.5 MI W Cheraw
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates34.67102, -79.94845
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length492 ft (150.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,089 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-13-22 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-22 over Thompson 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-13-22 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-13-22 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 492 ft (150.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-22 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.