US Bridges

S-45-122 over Flat Creek

Fair

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI W Andrews · Structure no. 000000000002275

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-122 over Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-45-122 over Flat Creek in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-45-122
CrossesFlat Creek
Location4.0 MI W Andrews
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates33.43396, -79.64108
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic313 by 2043
Trucks10%
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-45-122 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is S-45-122 over Flat 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-45-122 over Flat Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-45-122 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-45-122 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.