US Bridges

S-41-98 over Trib to Halfway Swp Ck

Fair

Saluda County, South Carolina · 9.7MI NW Saluda · Structure no. 000000000002251

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-41-98 over Trib to Halfway Swp Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-41-98 over Trib to Halfway Swp Ck in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-41-98
CrossesTrib to Halfway Swp Ck
Location9.7MI NW Saluda
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates34.06355, -81.92578
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$108,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-41-98 over Trib to Halfway Swp Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is S-41-98 over Trib to Halfway Swp Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-41-98 over Trib to Halfway Swp Ck carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-41-98 over Trib to Halfway Swp Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-41-98 over Trib to Halfway Swp Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.