FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C-46-2038

Carrying C-46-2038 over MANCHESTER BR

CITY OF ROCK HILL, York, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C-46-2038

The C-46-2038 bridge in York, South Carolina carries C-46-2038 over MANCHESTER BR. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 225 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How C-46-2038 compares

▲ 67.4
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of South Carolina bridges
167
Bridges in York · 11 in Poor condition
C-46-2038 97.2 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
45.7 m (150 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
225 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000006600

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C-46-2038 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare C-46-2038 against other structures in York and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for C-46-2038?

C-46-2038 in York, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C-46-2038 inspected?

C-46-2038's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 225 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C-46-2038 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for C-46-2038?

C-46-2038 has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C-46-2038?

C-46-2038 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is C-46-2038 and does age affect safety?

C-46-2038 was built in 1974, making it 52 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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