US Bridges

S-46-244 over Taylors Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 4.4 MI S Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000007759

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-244 over Taylors Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-244 over Taylors Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,688 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-244
CrossesTaylors Creek
Location4.4 MI S Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 244
Coordinates34.86395, -81.04696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,688 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-244 over Taylors Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-244 over Taylors Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-244 over Taylors Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-244 over Taylors Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-244 over Taylors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.