US Bridges

S-13-54 over Cannons Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 7 MI SE Pageland · Structure no. 000000000006450

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
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 Cannons Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-54 over Cannons 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 5 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 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 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-13-54
CrossesCannons Creek
Location7 MI SE Pageland
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates34.69492, -80.30837
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width28 ft (8.5 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-13-54 over Cannons Creek built?

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

What condition is S-13-54 over Cannons 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 November 2023.

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

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

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.