S-41-153 over Penn Creek
FairPosted for loadSaluda County, South Carolina · 6.4MI SW Saluda · Structure no. 000000000004663
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-153 over Penn Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-41-153 over Penn Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 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 | 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-41-153 over Penn Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-153 over Penn 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-41-153 over Penn Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-41-153 over Penn Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-153 over Penn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.