US Bridges

S-13-57 over Thompson Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 4 MI NE Mt Croghan · Structure no. 000000000002498

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-57 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-13-57 over Thompson Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-13-57
CrossesThompson Creek
Location4 MI NE Mt Croghan
RouteState Highway 57
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.80646, -80.17273
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic348 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-13-57 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-57 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-57 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S-13-57 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-57 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.