US Bridges

S-13-111 over Big Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 7 MI SE Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000004973

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-111 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-111 over Big Sandy Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-13-111
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location7 MI SE Jefferson
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates34.57083, -80.32167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 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 traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-13-111 over Big Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is S-13-111 over Big Sandy 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-13-111 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-13-111 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-111 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.