US Bridges

Sc 41 over U.S. 501

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 2 MI SE of Rains · Structure no. 000000000006160

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 over U.S. 501 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 41 over U.S. 501 in Marion 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 41
CrossesU.S. 501
Location2 MI SE of Rains
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.07577, -79.30315
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 41 over U.S. 501 built?

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

What condition is Sc 41 over U.S. 501 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 U.S. 501 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41 over U.S. 501?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 over U.S. 501?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.