US Bridges

S-13-81 over Juniper Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW Patrick · Structure no. 000000000005910

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-81 over Juniper Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-81 over Juniper Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-13-81
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location2 MI SW Patrick
RouteState Highway 81
Coordinates34.55361, -80.06528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-13-81 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-81 over Juniper 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-13-81 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-13-81 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-81 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.