S-41-42 over Penn Creek
FairSaluda County, South Carolina · 5.1MI SW Saluda · Structure no. 000000000006772
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-42 over Penn Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-41-42 over Penn Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-42 over Penn Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-42 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-41-42 over Penn Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-41-42 over Penn Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-42 over Penn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.