US Bridges

S-46-655 over Fishing Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 6.1 MI S Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000010218

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-655 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-655 over Fishing Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-46-655
CrossesFishing Creek
Location6.1 MI S Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 655
Coordinates34.84371, -81.0651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic317 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-46-655 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-655 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-655 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-46-655 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-655 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.