US Bridges

S-13-53 over Dead Pine Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 7 MI NW Pageland · Structure no. 000000000008631

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-53 over Dead Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-13-53 over Dead Pine Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-13-53
CrossesDead Pine Creek
Location7 MI NW Pageland
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates34.80451, -80.50791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 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 width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic382 by 2043
Trucks12%
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-13-53 over Dead Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-53 over Dead Pine 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-13-53 over Dead Pine Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-13-53 over Dead Pine Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-53 over Dead Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.