US Bridges

S-13-348 over Little Westfield

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI NE Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000002699

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-348 over Little Westfield is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying S-13-348 over Little Westfield in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-13-348
CrossesLittle Westfield
Location5.6 MI NE Chesterfield
RouteState Highway 348
Coordinates34.76398, -79.99933
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-13-348 over Little Westfield built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-348 over Little Westfield 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-13-348 over Little Westfield carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-13-348 over Little Westfield?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-348 over Little Westfield?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.