US Bridges

S-41-29 over Dry Creek

Good

Saluda County, South Carolina · 5.5MI SE Saluda · Structure no. 000000000004414

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-41-29 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-41-29 over Dry Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-41-29
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.5MI SE Saluda
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates33.92871, -81.73147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-41-29 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-41-29 over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-41-29 over Dry Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-41-29 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-41-29 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.