US Bridges

Sc 102 over North Prong Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI S of Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000001439

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 102 over North Prong Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 102 over North Prong Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,774 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 102
CrossesNorth Prong Creek
Location3.7 MI S of Chesterfield
RouteState Highway 102
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.68327, -80.09736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,774 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$168,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 102 over North Prong Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 102 over North Prong 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 102 over North Prong Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 102 over North Prong Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 102 over North Prong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.