US Bridges

Sc 72 over Stoney Fork Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 6 MI SW of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000010370

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 over Stoney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 over Stoney Fork Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,872 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 72
CrossesStoney Fork Creek
Location6 MI SW of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates34.85917, -81.07972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2023)
Projected traffic16,872 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 72 over Stoney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 72 over Stoney Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 72 over Stoney Fork Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 over Stoney Fork Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 over Stoney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.