US Bridges

Sc 5 over Buck Horn Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 5.1 MI W of York · Structure no. 000000000001412

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

About this bridge

Sc 5 over Buck Horn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 5 over Buck Horn 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 5
CrossesBuck Horn Creek
Location5.1 MI W of York
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates35.035, -81.31327
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$77,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 5 over Buck Horn Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 5 over Buck Horn 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 Buck Horn Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 5 over Buck Horn Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 5 over Buck Horn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.