US Bridges

S-46-22 over Steel Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI N Fort Mill · Structure no. 000000000006597

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-22 over Steel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-22 over Steel Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,364 by 2043. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-46-22
CrossesSteel Creek
Location5.6 MI N Fort Mill
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.08929, -80.95426
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2023)
Projected traffic14,364 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-46-22 over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-22 over Steel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-22 over Steel Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-46-22 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-22 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.