S-14-262 over Bear Creek
FairClarendon County, South Carolina · 3MI SE Manning · Structure no. 000000000008991
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-14-262 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-14-262 over Bear Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-14-262 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-14-262 over Bear 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-14-262 over Bear Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-14-262 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-14-262 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.