US Bridges

Sc 5 over Rocky Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 6.8 MI W of York · Structure no. 000000000001410

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 5 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 5 over Rocky Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,006 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 5
CrossesRocky Creek
Location6.8 MI W of York
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates35.04606, -81.33425
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic12,006 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 5 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 5 over Rocky 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 5 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sc 5 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 5 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.