S-41-42 over Red Bank Creek
GoodSaluda County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI SW Saluda · Structure no. 000000000001554
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-42 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-41-42 over Red Bank Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-42 over Red Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-42 over Red Bank 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-41-42 over Red Bank Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-41-42 over Red Bank Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-42 over Red Bank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.