US Bridges

S-46-75 over Turkey Creek

Poor

York County, South Carolina · 2.2 MI W York · Structure no. 000000000000990

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-75 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-46-75 over 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.2 MI W York
RouteState Highway 75
CountyYork County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.00611, -81.28056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 2024
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is S-46-75 over Turkey 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 September 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-75 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.