S-13-56 over Thompson Creek
FairChesterfield County, South Carolina · 1.8 MI N Mt Croghan · Structure no. 000000000008336
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-56 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-13-56 over Thompson Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-13-56 over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-13-56 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-13-56 over Thompson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-13-56 over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-56 over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.