US Bridges

S-41-165 over Mine Creek

Fair

Saluda County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000008037

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-41-165 over Mine Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-41-165 over Mine Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-41-165
CrossesMine Creek
Location4 MI S of Saluda
RouteState Highway 165
CountySaluda County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.95208, -81.76135
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-41-165 over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-41-165 over Mine 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-41-165 over Mine Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-41-165 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-41-165 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.