S-41-59 over Trib to Richland Creek
FairSaluda County, South Carolina · 5.4MI SE Saluda · Structure no. 000000000002080
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-59 over Trib to Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-41-59 over Trib to Richland Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-59 over Trib to Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-59 over Trib to Richland 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-41-59 over Trib to Richland Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-41-59 over Trib to Richland Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-59 over Trib to Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.