US Bridges

S-46-64 over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

York County, South Carolina · 10.2 MI N York · Structure no. 000000000006819

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-64 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-46-64 over Beaverdam Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2024. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-46-64
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location10.2 MI N York
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates35.12972, -81.17472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2024
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-64 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-64 over Beaverdam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-46-64 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-46-64 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-64 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.