Sc 49 over Kirkpatrick Branch
FairYork County, South Carolina · 13.2 MI S of York · Structure no. 000000000000822
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 49 over Kirkpatrick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 49 over Kirkpatrick Branch in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Kirkpatrick Branch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 49 over Kirkpatrick 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 Kirkpatrick Branch carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sc 49 over Kirkpatrick Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 49 over Kirkpatrick Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.