SC 160 begins at the North Carolina state line near the
Steele Creek area of
Charlotte, North Carolina. Going southeast, it crosses Gold Hill Road northeast of
Tega Cay. It continues bordering Tega Cay and
Baxter Village before entering Fort Mill. The highway goes through the downtown area of Fort Mill, connecting briefly with
U.S. Route 21 Business (US 21 Bus.). Continuing east, it ends at
US 521 in Indian Land. The highway's width varies between two lanes and five lanes.
Alternate names The highway has other known names it uses locally in areas. •
Fort Mill Highway – road name of highway west of Fort Mill to
Lancaster County, though sometimes used interchangeably for entire route. •
John D. Patterson Memorial Highway – official South Carolina honorary name of SC 160 in Lancaster County. ==History==