S-41-65 over Big Creek
FairSaluda County, South Carolina · 5.6MI NW Saluda · Structure no. 000000000002250
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-65 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-41-65 over Big Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-65 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-65 over Big 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-41-65 over Big Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-41-65 over Big 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-41-65 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.