US Bridges

S-16-41 over Horse Creek

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 2MI E Dovesville · Structure no. 000000000006649

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-16-41 over Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-41 over Horse Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 50 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-16-41
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2MI E Dovesville
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.40139, -79.875
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S-16-41 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is S-16-41 over Horse 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S-16-41 over Horse Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is S-16-41 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-16-41 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.