US Bridges

S-13-147 over Wilson Branch

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · C L Cheraw · Structure no. 000000000006060

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-147 over Wilson Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-13-147 over Wilson Branch in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesS-13-147
CrossesWilson Branch
LocationC L Cheraw
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates34.7092, -79.89537
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-13-147 over Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-147 over Wilson Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-147 over Wilson Branch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-13-147 over Wilson Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-147 over Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.