US Bridges

Sc 901 over Taylors Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 3.3 MI S of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000008954

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 901 over Taylors Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 901 over Taylors Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 31 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,157 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 901
CrossesTaylors Creek
Location3.3 MI S of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 901
Coordinates34.87933, -81.0242
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2023)
Projected traffic17,157 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sc 901 over Taylors Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Sc 901 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 901 over Taylors Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 901 over Taylors Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 901 over Taylors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.