S-41-26 over Clouds Creek
FairSaluda County, South Carolina · 10.4 MI SE of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000007945
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-26 over Clouds Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-41-26 over Clouds Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-26 over Clouds Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-26 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-41-26 over Clouds Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-41-26 over Clouds Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-26 over Clouds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.