US Bridges

S-13-152 over Fork Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI NW Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000006639

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-152 over Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-13-152 over Fork Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2024. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-13-152
CrossesFork Creek
Location3.8 MI NW Jefferson
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates34.69583, -80.43056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-13-152 over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-152 over Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-152 over Fork Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-13-152 over Fork Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-152 over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.