S-41-44 over Little Saluda River
FairSaluda County, South Carolina · 9.2MI NE Saluda · Structure no. 000000000007166
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 382 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-44 over Little Saluda River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-41-44 over Little Saluda River in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-41-44 over Little Saluda River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-44 over Little Saluda River 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-41-44 over Little Saluda River carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-41-44 over Little Saluda River?
The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-44 over Little Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.