US Bridges

S-41-33 over Burnets Creek

Good

Saluda County, South Carolina · 2.1MI NE Saluda · Structure no. 000000000001402

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-41-33 over Burnets Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-41-33 over Burnets Creek in Saluda 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-41-33
CrossesBurnets Creek
Location2.1MI NE Saluda
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.02283, -81.74649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic448 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S-41-33 over Burnets Creek built?

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

What condition is S-41-33 over Burnets 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-41-33 over Burnets Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-41-33 over Burnets Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-41-33 over Burnets Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.