US Bridges

S-46-1069 over Br. Manchester Creek

FairPosted for load

York County, South Carolina · City of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000005421

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-1069 over Br. Manchester Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-46-1069 over Br. Manchester Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-1069
CrossesBr. Manchester Creek
LocationCity of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 1069
Coordinates34.93472, -80.97556
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-46-1069 over Br. Manchester Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-1069 over Br. Manchester 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-46-1069 over Br. Manchester Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-1069 over Br. Manchester Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-1069 over Br. Manchester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.