US Bridges

S-13-52 over Indian Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · City Limits Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000007551

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-52 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-52 over Indian Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesS-13-52
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationCity Limits Chesterfield
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates34.729, -80.08511
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic832 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-13-52 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-52 over Indian 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-13-52 over Indian Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-13-52 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-52 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.