S-46-72 over Beaverdam Creek
FairYork County, South Carolina · 6.8 MI SW Sharon · Structure no. 000000000007634
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-46-72 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-46-72 over Beaverdam Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-46-72 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-46-72 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-46-72 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-46-72 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-46-72 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.