S-13-104 over Buffalo Creek
FairChesterfield County, South Carolina · 9 MI NW Pageland · Structure no. 000000000003619
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-104 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-104 over Buffalo Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-13-104 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is S-13-104 over Buffalo 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does S-13-104 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-13-104 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-104 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.