US Bridges

US 21 Bus over Steel Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · Fort Mill · Structure no. 000000000010491

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 21 Bus over Steel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 21 Bus over Steel Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,594 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 21 Bus
CrossesSteel Creek
LocationFort Mill
RouteU.S. Route 21
Coordinates35.03626, -80.93019
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,594 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 21 Bus over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 21 Bus over Steel 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 US 21 Bus over Steel Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 21 Bus over Steel Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 21 Bus over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.