US Bridges

S-46-233 over Guyonmoore Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI NW Hickory Grove · Structure no. 000000000001843

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-233 over Guyonmoore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-46-233 over Guyonmoore 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-233
CrossesGuyonmoore Creek
Location2.0 MI NW Hickory Grove
RouteState Highway 233
Coordinates35.00583, -81.43556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic292 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-233 over Guyonmoore Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-233 over Guyonmoore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S-46-233 over Guyonmoore Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-46-233 over Guyonmoore Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-233 over Guyonmoore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.