US Bridges

S-46-30 over Little Dutchman Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI N Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000000471

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-30 over Little Dutchman Creek is a steel culvert carrying S-46-30 over Little Dutchman Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-46-30
CrossesLittle Dutchman Creek
Location3.7 MI N Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 30
CountyYork County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.97868, -81.02464
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$111,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-30 over Little Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-30 over Little Dutchman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-30 over Little Dutchman Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-46-30 over Little Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-30 over Little Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.