US Bridges

S-13-39 over Little Fork Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 1.7 MI NW Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000006253

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-39 over Little Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-13-39 over Little Fork Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 88% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS-13-39
CrossesLittle Fork Creek
Location1.7 MI NW Jefferson
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.66861, -80.41556
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks88%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-13-39 over Little Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-39 over Little Fork Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-39 over Little Fork Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 88% are trucks.

How long is S-13-39 over Little Fork Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-39 over Little Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.