US Bridges

Sc 41 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Marion County, South Carolina · 3 MI SE of Centenary · Structure no. 000000000001747

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sc 41 over Cypress Creek in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 94 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSc 41
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3 MI SE of Centenary
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.995, -79.345
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Sc 41 over Cypress 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 41 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.