US Bridges

S-13-148 over Thompson Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI S Cheraw · Structure no. 000000000002696

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-148 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-13-148 over Thompson Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-13-148
CrossesThompson Creek
Location2.5 MI S Cheraw
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates34.65834, -79.88512
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-13-148 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-148 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-148 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-13-148 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-148 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.