US Bridges

US 321 over Allison Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 6 MI N of York · Structure no. 000000000010445

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 321 over Allison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 321 over Allison Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,130 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 321
CrossesAllison Creek
Location6 MI N of York
RouteU.S. Route 321
Coordinates35.06796, -81.23105
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,130 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 321 over Allison Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 321 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 321 over Allison Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 321 over Allison Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 321 over Allison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.