FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SC 901

Carrying SC 901 over TAYLORS CREEK

3.3 MI S OF ROCK HILL, York, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SC 901

The SC 901 bridge in York, South Carolina carries SC 901 over TAYLORS CREEK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.5 metric tons.

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

How SC 901 compares

▼ 12.3
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of South Carolina bridges
167
Bridges in York · 11 in Poor condition
SC 901 17.5 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
17.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
48.8 m (160 ft)
Deck Width
26.8 m (88 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000008954

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SC 901 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 SC 901 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 SC 901?

SC 901 in York, South Carolina has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SC 901 inspected?

SC 901'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 11,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SC 901 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 SC 901?

SC 901 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SC 901?

SC 901 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SC 901 and does age affect safety?

SC 901 was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

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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