US Bridges

S-13-149 over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI SE Patrick · Structure no. 000000000003837

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-149 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-13-149 over Little Cedar 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-13-149
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location4.2 MI SE Patrick
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates34.52253, -80.00687
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-13-149 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-149 over Little Cedar 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-13-149 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-13-149 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-149 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.