S-46-59 over Little Turkey Creek
PoorClosed to trafficYork County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI S Sharon · Structure no. 000000000007522
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-46-59 over Little Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-59 over Little Turkey 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 S-46-59 over Little Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-46-59 over Little Turkey 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-46-59 over Little Turkey Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-46-59 over Little Turkey Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-46-59 over Little Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.