Sc 557 over Beaver Dam Creek
PoorYork County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI E of Clover · Structure no. 000000000000916
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 557 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 557 over Beaver Dam Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,218 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 557 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 557 over Beaver Dam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 557 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sc 557 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 557 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.