US Bridges

Sc 41 over Marsh Creek

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 5 MI NE of Gresham · Structure no. 000000000001536

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
392 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 41 over Marsh Creek in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2043. The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 41
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location5 MI NE of Gresham
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.96695, -79.35821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length392 ft (119.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2043
Trucks24%
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 Sc 41 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 41 over Marsh 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 41 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.