US Bridges

Sc 322 over Tools Fork Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 2.1 MI W of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000000915

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 322 over Tools Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 322 over Tools Fork Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 87 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,955 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 322
CrossesTools Fork Creek
Location2.1 MI W of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 322
Coordinates34.93047, -81.08561
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,955 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$444,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 322 over Tools Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Sc 322 over Tools Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 322 over Tools Fork Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 322 over Tools Fork Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 322 over Tools Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.