Sc 49 over Fishing Creek
FairPosted for loadYork County, South Carolina · 1.8 MI NE of York · Structure no. 000000000000641
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 49 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 49 over Fishing Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,716 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 49 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Sc 49 over Fishing 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 49 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 49 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 49 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.