US Bridges

S-25-41 over Black Creek

Fair

Hampton County, South Carolina · 5MI SW Hampton · Structure no. 000000000006113

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-25-41 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-25-41 over Black Creek in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-25-41
CrossesBlack Creek
Location5MI SW Hampton
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates32.82623, -81.18033
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$186,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-25-41 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-25-41 over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does S-25-41 over Black Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-25-41 over Black Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-25-41 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.