US Bridges

S-46-82 over S. Fork Fishing Ck

FairPosted for load

York County, South Carolina · 9.6 MI SW Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000002106

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-82 over S. Fork Fishing Ck is a concrete slab carrying S-46-82 over S. Fork Fishing Ck in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-46-82
CrossesS. Fork Fishing Ck
Location9.6 MI SW Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates34.83611, -81.15639
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-82 over S. Fork Fishing Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-82 over S. Fork Fishing Ck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S-46-82 over S. Fork Fishing Ck carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-46-82 over S. Fork Fishing Ck?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-82 over S. Fork Fishing Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.