S-41-78 over Big Ck
GoodSaluda County, South Carolina · 4.8 MI NW of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000008923
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-78 over Big Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-41-78 over Big Ck in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-78 over Big Ck built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-78 over Big Ck 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-41-78 over Big Ck carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-41-78 over Big Ck?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-78 over Big Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.