US Bridges

S-5-41 over Little Salkehatchie Rive

Fair

Bamberg County, South Carolina · 7MI S Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000009554

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-5-41 over Little Salkehatchie Rive is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-5-41 over Little Salkehatchie Rive in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS-5-41
CrossesLittle Salkehatchie Rive
Location7MI S Bamberg
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.19362, -81.0625
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic621 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-5-41 over Little Salkehatchie Rive built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-5-41 over Little Salkehatchie Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S-5-41 over Little Salkehatchie Rive carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-5-41 over Little Salkehatchie Rive?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-5-41 over Little Salkehatchie Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.