US Bridges

S-46-735 over Taylors Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI SW Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000009107

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-735 over Taylors Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-46-735 over Taylors Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-46-735
CrossesTaylors Creek
Location5.0 MI SW Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 735
Coordinates34.85858, -81.05804
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 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-46-735 over Taylors Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-735 over Taylors 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-735 over Taylors Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-735 over Taylors Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-735 over Taylors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.