US Bridges

C-46-2038 over Manchester Br

Good

York County, South Carolina · City of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000006600

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-46-2038 over Manchester Br is a concrete culvert carrying C-46-2038 over Manchester Br in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 51 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 150 ft wide.

CarriesC-46-2038
CrossesManchester Br
LocationCity of Rock Hill
RouteCounty Highway 2038
Coordinates34.93417, -81.00278
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 C-46-2038 over Manchester Br built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is C-46-2038 over Manchester Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C-46-2038 over Manchester Br carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-46-2038 over Manchester Br?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns C-46-2038 over Manchester Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.