US Bridges

S-46-150 over Big Allison Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 6.1 MI N York · Structure no. 000000000007636

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-150 over Big Allison Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-150 over Big Allison 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-46-150
CrossesBig Allison Creek
Location6.1 MI N York
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.08111, -81.24253
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2043
Trucks8%
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-46-150 over Big Allison Creek built?

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

What condition is S-46-150 over Big Allison 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-46-150 over Big Allison Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-46-150 over Big Allison Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-150 over Big Allison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.