S-41-98 over Halfway Swamp Creek
FairPosted for loadSaluda County, South Carolina · 10.3MI NW Saluda · Structure no. 000000000002252
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-98 over Halfway Swamp Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-41-98 over Halfway Swamp 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-98 over Halfway Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-98 over Halfway Swamp 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-41-98 over Halfway Swamp Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S-41-98 over Halfway Swamp Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-98 over Halfway Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.