S-13-63 over Branch of Bear Creek
GoodChesterfield County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI S Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000007665
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-63 over Branch of Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-13-63 over Branch of Bear Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-13-63 over Branch of Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is S-13-63 over Branch of Bear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-13-63 over Branch of Bear Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-13-63 over Branch of Bear Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-63 over Branch of Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.