US Bridges

S-46-75 over Branch of Turkey Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI W York · Structure no. 000000000000989

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-75 over Branch of Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-46-75 over Branch of Turkey Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-46-75
CrossesBranch of Turkey Creek
Location2.5 MI W York
RouteState Highway 75
CountyYork County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.00472, -81.28389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,504 by 2025
Trucks7%
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$113,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-75 over Branch of Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-75 over Branch of Turkey 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-46-75 over Branch of Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-46-75 over Branch of Turkey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-75 over Branch of Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.