Sc 12 over Gills Creek
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · Town of Forest Acres · Structure no. 000000000009072
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 12 over Gills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 12 over Gills Creek in Richland 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,158 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 12 over Gills Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 12 over Gills 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 12 over Gills Creek carry?
About 29,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sc 12 over Gills Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 12 over Gills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.