US Bridges

S-46-962 over Big Dutchman Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 5.9 MI N Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000005420

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-962 over Big Dutchman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-46-962 over Big Dutchman Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-962
CrossesBig Dutchman Creek
Location5.9 MI N Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 962
Coordinates35.00075, -81.0742
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,664 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-46-962 over Big Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-962 over Big Dutchman 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-46-962 over Big Dutchman Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-962 over Big Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-962 over Big Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.