US Bridges

Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 4.1 MI N of Newport · Structure no. 000000000009946

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,771 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 274
CrossesBig Allison Creek
Location4.1 MI N of Newport
RouteState Highway 274
Coordinates35.04972, -81.09806
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2023)
Projected traffic11,771 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 274 over Big Allison 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.