US Bridges

S-46-103 over Fishing Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 4.9 MI W Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000003767

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-103 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-103 over Fishing Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-103
CrossesFishing Creek
Location4.9 MI W Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates34.90556, -81.1075
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic832 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S-46-103 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-103 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-46-103 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-103 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-103 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.