US Bridges

S-13-445 over Clay Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 5.7 NE Pageland · Structure no. 000000000008541

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-445 over Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-13-445 over Clay Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-13-445
CrossesClay Creek
Location5.7 NE Pageland
RouteState Highway 445
Coordinates34.81372, -80.30671
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic448 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-13-445 over Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-445 over Clay 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-445 over Clay Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is S-13-445 over Clay Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-445 over Clay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.