US Bridges

S-46-650 over Tools Fork Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · City of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000003556

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-650 over Tools Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-46-650 over Tools Fork Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-650
CrossesTools Fork Creek
LocationCity of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 650
Coordinates34.91004, -81.06904
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,216 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-650 over Tools Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-650 over Tools 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-650 over Tools Fork Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-46-650 over Tools Fork Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-650 over Tools Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.