US Bridges

S-24-41 over Ninety-Six Creek

Good

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 3.4MI SE Ninety-Six · Structure no. 000000000009568

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-41 over Ninety-Six Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-24-41 over Ninety-Six Creek in Greenwood 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-24-41
CrossesNinety-Six Creek
Location3.4MI SE Ninety-Six
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.15634, -81.97086
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-24-41 over Ninety-Six Creek built?

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

What condition is S-24-41 over Ninety-Six 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-24-41 over Ninety-Six Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-24-41 over Ninety-Six Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-41 over Ninety-Six Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.