US Bridges

S-46-995 over Stony Fork Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 7.2 MI SW Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000005640

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-995 over Stony Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-46-995 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 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-46-995
CrossesStony Fork Creek
Location7.2 MI SW Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 995
Coordinates34.90667, -81.15028
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-995 over Stony Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is S-46-995 over Stony Fork 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-46-995 over Stony Fork Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-995 over Stony Fork Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-995 over Stony Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.