US Bridges

S-13-105 over Hills Creek

FairPosted for load

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 5 MI W Pageland · Structure no. 000000000004971

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-105 over Hills Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-105 over Hills Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesS-13-105
CrossesHills Creek
Location5 MI W Pageland
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates34.76135, -80.47434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-13-105 over Hills Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is S-13-105 over Hills 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-13-105 over Hills Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S-13-105 over Hills Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-105 over Hills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.