US Bridges

S-46-1274 over Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

York County, South Carolina · 2.8 MI NW Hickory Grove · Structure no. 000000000007054

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-1274 over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-46-1274 over Mud Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-46-1274
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.8 MI NW Hickory Grove
RouteState Highway 1274
Coordinates35.00524, -81.45608
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 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 width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-46-1274 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-1274 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S-46-1274 over Mud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-46-1274 over Mud 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-46-1274 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.