S-13-22 over Branch of Bear Creek
FairChesterfield County, South Carolina · 8.1 MI W Cheraw · Structure no. 000000000008150
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-22 over Branch of Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-13-22 over Branch of Bear Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-13-22 over Branch of Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-13-22 over Branch of Bear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-13-22 over Branch of Bear Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-13-22 over Branch of Bear Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-22 over Branch of Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.