S-13-166 over Bear Creek
Chesterfield County, South Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-13-166 over Bear Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 75 of the 201 inventoried bridges in Chesterfield County rated good (37.3%); 8 (4.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: deck 8 to 7, superstructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 240 ft |
| Location | 6 Mi SE Chesterfield |
| NBI structure number | 000000000003838 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Chesterfield County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc 9 over Thompson Creek | 1932 | 9,900 | Fair |
| Sc 151 over Fork Creek | 1931 | 9,300 | Fair |
| US 1 over Thompson Creek | 1931 | 8,800 | Fair |
| Sc 9 over Abrams Creek | 1932 | 8,600 | Good |
| Sc 9 over Spencer Mill Creek | 1975 | 8,600 | Fair |
| Sc 9 over Crews Branch | 1932 | 7,800 | Good |
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