US Bridges

Sc 322 over Stony Fork Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 7.6 MI W. Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000005636

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 322 over Stony Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 322 over Stony Fork Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,871 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 322
CrossesStony Fork Creek
Location7.6 MI W. Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 322
Coordinates34.9031, -81.14545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,871 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Sc 322 over Stony Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 322 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 322 over Stony Fork Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 322 over Stony Fork Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 322 over Stony Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.