US Bridges

S-46-73 over Bullocks Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI SW Hickory Grove · Structure no. 000000000009549

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-73 over Bullocks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-46-73 over Bullocks Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-73
CrossesBullocks Creek
Location4.3 MI SW Hickory Grove
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates34.90583, -81.38944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic768 by 2025
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-73 over Bullocks Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-73 over Bullocks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-46-73 over Bullocks Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-73 over Bullocks Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-73 over Bullocks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.