Sc 55 over Clarks Fork Creek
FairYork County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI E Cherokee CO LN · Structure no. 000000000007185
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 55 over Clarks Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 55 over Clarks Fork Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,703 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 55 over Clarks Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 55 over Clarks 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 55 over Clarks Fork Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 55 over Clarks Fork Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 55 over Clarks Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.