US Bridges

S-46-536 over Fishing Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 6.8 MI W Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000008958

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-536 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-536 over Fishing Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-46-536
CrossesFishing Creek
Location6.8 MI W Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 536
Coordinates34.92192, -81.14519
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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-46-536 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-536 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-46-536 over Fishing Creek carry?

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

How long is S-46-536 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-536 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.