S-46-181 over Little Allison Creek
PoorPosted for loadYork County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI E York · Structure no. 000000000001842
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-46-181 over Little Allison Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-46-181 over Little Allison Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-46-181 over Little Allison Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-46-181 over Little Allison 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does S-46-181 over Little Allison Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-46-181 over Little Allison Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-46-181 over Little Allison Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.