US Bridges

S-46-59 over Bryson Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI S Sharon · Structure no. 000000000007521

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-59 over Bryson Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-46-59 over Bryson Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-46-59
CrossesBryson Creek
Location6.2 MI S Sharon
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates34.86611, -81.30972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic448 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-59 over Bryson Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-59 over Bryson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-46-59 over Bryson Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-59 over Bryson Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-59 over Bryson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.