US Bridges

S-46-739 over Stony Fork Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 6.3 MI SW Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000002283

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-739 over Stony Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-46-739 over Stony Fork Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,005 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-739
CrossesStony Fork Creek
Location6.3 MI SW Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 739
Coordinates34.8405, -81.06649
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,005 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-739 over Stony Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-739 over Stony 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-739 over Stony Fork Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-46-739 over Stony Fork Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-739 over Stony Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.