US Bridges

S-13-54 over Oconnor Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 6 MI SE Pageland · Structure no. 000000000006449

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-54 over Oconnor Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-54 over Oconnor 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-13-54
CrossesOconnor Creek
Location6 MI SE Pageland
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates34.71238, -80.3253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic448 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-13-54 over Oconnor Creek built?

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

What condition is S-13-54 over Oconnor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-54 over Oconnor Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-13-54 over Oconnor Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-54 over Oconnor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.