US Bridges

L-4797 over Trib to Catawba River

Good

York County, South Carolina · City of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000010694

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-4797 over Trib to Catawba River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying L-4797 over Trib to Catawba River in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesL-4797
CrossesTrib to Catawba River
LocationCity of Rock Hill
RouteCounty Highway 4797
Coordinates34.9794, -80.96867
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic544 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-4797 over Trib to Catawba River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-4797 over Trib to Catawba River 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 2024.

How much traffic does L-4797 over Trib to Catawba River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-4797 over Trib to Catawba River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns L-4797 over Trib to Catawba River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.