US Bridges

S-46-728 over Wildcat Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · City of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000004010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-728 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-46-728 over Wildcat Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,423 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-728
CrossesWildcat Creek
LocationCity of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 728
Coordinates34.94496, -81.06853
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2023)
Projected traffic17,423 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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-46-728 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-728 over Wildcat 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-728 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-46-728 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-728 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.