US Bridges

C-13-55 over Clay Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 6.3 MI NE Pageland · Structure no. 000000000008632

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-13-55 over Clay Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-13-55 over Clay 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesC-13-55
CrossesClay Creek
Location6.3 MI NE Pageland
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates34.81111, -80.29333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-13-55 over Clay Creek built?

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

What condition is C-13-55 over Clay 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C-13-55 over Clay Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-13-55 over Clay Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-13-55 over Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.