US Bridges

Sc 41 over Muddy Creek

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 2MI S of Johnsonville · Structure no. 000000000000684

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 41 over Muddy Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 90 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,084 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 41
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2MI S of Johnsonville
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.78942, -79.44405
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,084 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 41 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Sc 41 over Muddy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 41 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.