US Bridges

S-46-59 over Susybole Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 8.6 MI S Sharon · Structure no. 000000000009104

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-59 over Susybole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-46-59 over Susybole Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-46-59
CrossesSusybole Creek
Location8.6 MI S Sharon
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates34.83139, -81.30111
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic139 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-46-59 over Susybole Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-59 over Susybole 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-46-59 over Susybole Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-46-59 over Susybole Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-59 over Susybole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.