US Bridges

Sc 557 over Crowders Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 6.9 MI E of Clover · Structure no. 000000000002635

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 557 over Crowders Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 557 over Crowders Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,566 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 557
CrossesCrowders Creek
Location6.9 MI E of Clover
RouteState Highway 557
CountyYork County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.1209, -81.11305
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic13,566 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$728,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 557 over Crowders Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 557 over Crowders Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 557 over Crowders Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 557 over Crowders Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 557 over Crowders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.