S-13-144 over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadChesterfield County, South Carolina · 5.8 MI SE Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000004286
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-144 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-144 over Bear Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2024. The structure is 210 ft (64 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-13-144 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-13-144 over Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S-13-144 over Bear Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-13-144 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-144 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.