US Bridges

S-13-296 over Cedar Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 2.8 MI W Mcbee · Structure no. 000000000009413

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-296 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-13-296 over Cedar Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-13-296
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.8 MI W Mcbee
RouteState Highway 296
Coordinates34.46528, -80.305
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-13-296 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-296 over Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-296 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is S-13-296 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-296 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.