US Bridges

S-41-148 over Trib to Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Saluda County, South Carolina · 5.9 MI SE of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000001764

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-41-148 over Trib to Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-41-148 over Trib to Dry Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-41-148
CrossesTrib to Dry Creek
Location5.9 MI SE of Saluda
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates33.92488, -81.72601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$111,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-41-148 over Trib to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-41-148 over Trib to Dry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-41-148 over Trib to Dry Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-41-148 over Trib to Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns S-41-148 over Trib to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.