Sc 49 over Ross Branch
FairYork County, South Carolina · 1.7 MI S York · Structure no. 000000000000244
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 49 over Ross Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 49 over Ross Branch in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 99 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,155 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 49 over Ross Branch built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Sc 49 over Ross Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 49 over Ross Branch carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 49 over Ross Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 49 over Ross Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.