US Bridges

S-41-70 over Trib to Indian Creek

Good

Saluda County, South Carolina · 9.8MI NE Saluda · Structure no. 000000000005153

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-41-70 over Trib to Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-41-70 over Trib to Indian Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-41-70
CrossesTrib to Indian Creek
Location9.8MI NE Saluda
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates34.08746, -81.63387
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-41-70 over Trib to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-41-70 over Trib to Indian 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-41-70 over Trib to Indian Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-41-70 over Trib to Indian Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-41-70 over Trib to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.