US Bridges

S-13-48 over Br of Thompson CR

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI N Ruby · Structure no. 000000000007880

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-48 over Br of Thompson CR is a concrete slab carrying S-13-48 over Br of Thompson CR in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-13-48
CrossesBr of Thompson CR
Location4.5 MI N Ruby
RouteState Highway 48
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.80778, -80.16194
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic313 by 2025
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-13-48 over Br of Thompson CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-48 over Br of Thompson CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-48 over Br of Thompson CR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-13-48 over Br of Thompson CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-48 over Br of Thompson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.