S-46-59 over Carter Creek
FairYork County, South Carolina · 9.2 MI S Sharon · Structure no. 000000000008119
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-46-59 over Carter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-46-59 over Carter 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-46-59 over Carter Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-46-59 over Carter 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-46-59 over Carter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-46-59 over Carter Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-46-59 over Carter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.