US Bridges

S-46-560 over Branch of Stoney Fork Ck

GoodPosted for load

York County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI SW Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000009387

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-560 over Branch of Stoney Fork Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-560 over Branch of Stoney Fork Ck in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-560
CrossesBranch of Stoney Fork Ck
Location6.5 MI SW Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 560
Coordinates34.85608, -81.10127
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-560 over Branch of Stoney Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-560 over Branch of Stoney Fork Ck 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-46-560 over Branch of Stoney Fork Ck carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-560 over Branch of Stoney Fork Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-560 over Branch of Stoney Fork Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.