US Bridges

S-21-12 over Jeffries Creek

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · Church ST - Florence · Structure no. 000000000007560

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-12 over Jeffries Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-21-12 over Jeffries Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,199 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-21-12
CrossesJeffries Creek
LocationChurch ST - Florence
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates34.17318, -79.7612
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2023)
Projected traffic13,199 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-12 over Jeffries Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-12 over Jeffries 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S-21-12 over Jeffries Creek carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-21-12 over Jeffries Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-12 over Jeffries Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.