US Bridges

S-46-35 over Turkey Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 7.7 MI SW York · Structure no. 000000000008118

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-35 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-35 over Turkey Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2025. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-35
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7.7 MI SW York
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.9075, -81.32528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-35 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-35 over Turkey 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-46-35 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-46-35 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-35 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.