US Bridges

S-46-196 over Big Dutchman Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI N Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000008805

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-196 over Big Dutchman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-46-196 over Big Dutchman Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,783 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesS-46-196
CrossesBig Dutchman Creek
Location5.2 MI N Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 196
Coordinates34.99918, -81.03146
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,783 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S-46-196 over Big Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-196 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-46-196 over Big Dutchman Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-46-196 over Big Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-196 over Big Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.