US Bridges

S-13-106 over Hill Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 4 MI NW Pageland · Structure no. 000000000008729

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-106 over Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-13-106 over Hill 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-13-106
CrossesHill Creek
Location4 MI NW Pageland
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates34.78639, -80.45333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-13-106 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-106 over Hill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-106 over Hill Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-13-106 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-106 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.