S-13-59 over Thompson Creek
GoodChesterfield County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI N Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000008728
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-59 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-13-59 over Thompson Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2024. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-13-59 over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-13-59 over Thompson 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-13-59 over Thompson Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-13-59 over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-59 over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.