US Bridges

Sc 72 over Fishing Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 5.4 MI S Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000001659

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 over Fishing Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,874 by 2043. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 72
CrossesFishing Creek
Location5.4 MI S Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates34.86354, -81.06921
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,874 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 72 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 72 over Fishing 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 72 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.