US Bridges

Sc 161 over Fishing Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 2 MI E of York · Structure no. 000000000001157

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 161 over Fishing Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 161 over Fishing Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,364 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 161
CrossesFishing Creek
Location2 MI E of York
RouteState Highway 161
Coordinates34.99222, -81.19358
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2023)
Projected traffic26,364 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 161 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 161 over Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 161 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 161 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 161 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.