US Bridges

Sc 441 over Mcgirts Creek

Fair

Lee County, South Carolina · 2MI SW of Manville · Structure no. 000000000001387

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 441 over Mcgirts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 441 over Mcgirts Creek in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 441
CrossesMcgirts Creek
Location2MI SW of Manville
RouteState Highway 441
CountyLee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.13439, -80.33807
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,847 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 441 over Mcgirts Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 441 over Mcgirts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 441 over Mcgirts Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 441 over Mcgirts Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 441 over Mcgirts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.