US Bridges

S-13-30 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI NE Pageland · Structure no. 000000000007439

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-30 over Thompson Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-30 over Thompson Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2043. 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-13-30
CrossesThompson Creek
Location7.5 MI NE Pageland
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates34.79083, -80.26556
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic348 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$114,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-13-30 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-30 over Thompson 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-13-30 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-13-30 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-30 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.