US Bridges

Sc 41 Alt over US 501

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 2 MI NE of Marion · Structure no. 000000000009969

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 Alt over US 501 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 41 Alt over US 501 in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,243 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 41 Alt
CrossesUS 501
Location2 MI NE of Marion
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.21269, -79.3611
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,243 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 41 Alt over US 501 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 41 Alt over US 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 Alt over US 501 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41 Alt over US 501?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 Alt over US 501?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.