US Bridges

S-46-114 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 10.5 MI NE York · Structure no. 000000000007957

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-114 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-46-114 over Beaverdam Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-114
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location10.5 MI NE York
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates35.114, -81.12852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2043
Trucks6%
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-46-114 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-114 over Beaverdam 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-46-114 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-46-114 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-114 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.