S-13-243 over Thompson Creek
GoodChesterfield County, South Carolina · 0.9 MI NE Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000003229
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-243 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-13-243 over Thompson Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2024. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-13-243 over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-13-243 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-13-243 over Thompson Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-13-243 over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-243 over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.