Sc 5 over Clarks Creek
GoodYork County, South Carolina · 10.3 MI W of York · Structure no. 000000000009886
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 5 over Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 5 over Clarks Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,959 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 Sc 5 over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 5 over Clarks 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 5 over Clarks Creek carry?
About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Sc 5 over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 5 over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.