US Bridges

S-46-41 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

York County, South Carolina · 1.4 MI E Sharon · Structure no. 000000000005181

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-41 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-41 over Turkey Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-46-41
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.4 MI E Sharon
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.94639, -81.31639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-41 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-41 over Turkey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S-46-41 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-46-41 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-41 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.