US Bridges

US 21 Bus over Dye Branch-Ft.Mill

Good

York County, South Carolina · 1.7 MI S of Fort Mill · Structure no. 000000000009476

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 21 Bus over Dye Branch-Ft.Mill is a concrete culvert carrying US 21 Bus over Dye Branch-Ft.Mill in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,768 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 21 Bus
CrossesDye Branch-Ft.Mill
Location1.7 MI S of Fort Mill
RouteU.S. Route 21
Coordinates34.99402, -80.96606
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,768 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 21 Bus over Dye Branch-Ft.Mill built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 21 Bus over Dye Branch-Ft.Mill 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 US 21 Bus over Dye Branch-Ft.Mill carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 21 Bus over Dye Branch-Ft.Mill?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 21 Bus over Dye Branch-Ft.Mill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.