US Bridges

Sc 41/HWY 41 over Turkey Creek

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 14MI SE Moncks Crn · Structure no. 000000000001010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41/HWY 41 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 41/HWY 41 over Turkey Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,134 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 41/HWY 41
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location14MI SE Moncks Crn
RouteState Highway 41
CountyBerkeley County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.13139, -79.78389
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,134 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sc 41/HWY 41 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 41/HWY 41 over Turkey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 41/HWY 41 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41/HWY 41 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41/HWY 41 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.