US Bridges

S-46-960 over Br. Wildcat Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · City of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000005418

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-960 over Br. Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-46-960 over Br. Wildcat Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-46-960
CrossesBr. Wildcat Creek
LocationCity of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 960
Coordinates34.96651, -81.10128
Functional classUrban 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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-46-960 over Br. Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-960 over Br. 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-46-960 over Br. Wildcat Creek carry?

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

How long is S-46-960 over Br. Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-960 over Br. Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.