US Bridges

S-41-75 over Clouds Creek

Good

Saluda County, South Carolina · 13.1MI SE Saluda · Structure no. 000000000009261

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-41-75 over Clouds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-41-75 over Clouds Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-41-75
CrossesClouds Creek
Location13.1MI SE Saluda
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates33.86221, -81.61859
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks11%
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-41-75 over Clouds Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-41-75 over Clouds Creek 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-41-75 over Clouds Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-41-75 over Clouds Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-41-75 over Clouds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.