US Bridges

S-46-79 over Crowders Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NW Clover · Structure no. 000000000007635

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-79 over Crowders Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-46-79 over Crowders 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-46-79
CrossesCrowders Creek
Location4.5 MI NW Clover
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates35.14278, -81.29528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic695 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-46-79 over Crowders Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-79 over Crowders 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-46-79 over Crowders Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-46-79 over Crowders Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-79 over Crowders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.