S-41-59 over Clouds Creek
FairSaluda County, South Carolina · 11.7MI NE Saluda · Structure no. 000000000006773
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 330 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-59 over Clouds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-41-59 over Clouds 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-59 over Clouds Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-59 over Clouds 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-41-59 over Clouds Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-41-59 over Clouds Creek?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-59 over Clouds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.