US Bridges

Sc 41 over Nicholson Creek

Poor

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 14.3MI SE Moncks Crn · Structure no. 000000000001168

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 over Nicholson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 41 over Nicholson Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,134 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 41
CrossesNicholson Creek
Location14.3MI SE Moncks Crn
RouteState Highway 41
CountyBerkeley County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.17047, -79.76931
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 41 over Nicholson Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 41 over Nicholson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 41 over Nicholson Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 41 over Nicholson Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 over Nicholson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.