US Bridges

S-41-59 over Trib to Clouds Creek

Fair

Saluda County, South Carolina · 10.9 MI NE of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000007946

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-41-59 over Trib to Clouds Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-41-59 over Trib to 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-41-59
CrossesTrib to Clouds Creek
Location10.9 MI NE of Saluda
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates34.05268, -81.59187
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-41-59 over Trib to Clouds Creek built?

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

What condition is S-41-59 over Trib to 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 Trib to Clouds Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-41-59 over Trib to Clouds Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-41-59 over Trib to Clouds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.