US Bridges

S-46-63 over Bullocks Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 3.4 MI E Hickory Grove · Structure no. 000000000002277

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-63 over Bullocks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-46-63 over Bullocks Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2025. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-46-63
CrossesBullocks Creek
Location3.4 MI E Hickory Grove
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates34.98306, -81.35611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic695 by 2025
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-63 over Bullocks Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-63 over Bullocks 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-46-63 over Bullocks Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-46-63 over Bullocks Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-63 over Bullocks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.