US Bridges

S-41-25 over Jacobs Branch

Good

Saluda County, South Carolina · 8.3 MI SE of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000007943

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-41-25 over Jacobs Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-41-25 over Jacobs Branch in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-41-25
CrossesJacobs Branch
Location8.3 MI SE of Saluda
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates33.94082, -81.64719
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic876 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-41-25 over Jacobs Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-41-25 over Jacobs Branch 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-41-25 over Jacobs Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-41-25 over Jacobs Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-41-25 over Jacobs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.