S-41-43 over Big Creek
GoodSaluda County, South Carolina · 4.8MI NE Saluda · Structure no. 000000000002079
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-43 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-41-43 over Big Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-43 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-43 over Big 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-41-43 over Big Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-41-43 over Big Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-43 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.