US Bridges

Sc 5 over Tools Fork Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 8.6 MI E of York · Structure no. 000000000002103

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 5 over Tools Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 5 over Tools Fork Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 5
CrossesTools Fork Creek
Location8.6 MI E of York
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.95654, -81.10602
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tools Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 5 over Tools Fork 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 Tools Fork Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 5 over Tools Fork Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 5 over Tools Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.