US Bridges

S-13-46 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI E Mcbee · Structure no. 000000000006448

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-46 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-13-46 over Beaver Dam Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2024. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-13-46
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location6.5 MI E Mcbee
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates34.46833, -80.14167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2024
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-13-46 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-46 over Beaver Dam 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-46 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-13-46 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-46 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.