S-46-54 over Big Branch
GoodYork County, South Carolina · 6.8 MI E York · Structure no. 000000000009478
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-46-54 over Big Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-46-54 over Big Branch 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,783 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-46-54 over Big Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-46-54 over Big Branch 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-46-54 over Big Branch carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-46-54 over Big Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-46-54 over Big Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.