US Bridges

S-21-12 over S-1545

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · Church ST Florence · Structure no. 000000000007357

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-12 over S-1545 is a concrete slab carrying S-21-12 over S-1545 in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,812 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-21-12
CrossesS-1545
LocationChurch ST Florence
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates34.19726, -79.762
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2023)
Projected traffic15,812 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-12 over S-1545 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-12 over S-1545 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-21-12 over S-1545 carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-21-12 over S-1545?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-12 over S-1545?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.