US Bridges

S-46-101 over Fishing Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI W Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000009384

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-101 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-101 over Fishing Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-46-101
CrossesFishing Creek
Location4.2 MI W Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates34.89244, -81.08551
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,261 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-46-101 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-101 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-46-101 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-101 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-101 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.