US Bridges

S-13-138 over Little Black Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 9.6 MI E of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000010294

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-138 over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-13-138 over Little Black Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-13-138
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location9.6 MI E of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates34.67944, -80.22972
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 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-13-138 over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-138 over Little Black 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S-13-138 over Little Black Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-13-138 over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-138 over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.