S-13-555 over Fork Creek
FairChesterfield County, South Carolina · 2.8 MI S Pageland · Structure no. 000000000005492
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-555 over Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-555 over Fork Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-13-555 over Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-13-555 over Fork 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-13-555 over Fork Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-13-555 over Fork Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-555 over Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.