S-46-170 over Mcclures Branch
PoorPosted for loadYork County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI S York · Structure no. 000000000002279
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-46-170 over Mcclures Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-46-170 over Mcclures Branch in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2024. 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).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-46-170 over Mcclures Branch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-46-170 over Mcclures Branch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-46-170 over Mcclures Branch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-46-170 over Mcclures Branch?
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-46-170 over Mcclures Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.