US Bridges

S-65/OLDCHPLSGRYRD over Penn Creek

Good

Saluda County, South Carolina · 5.5 SW of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000010596

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-65/OLDCHPLSGRYRD over Penn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-65/OLDCHPLSGRYRD over Penn Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-65/OLDCHPLSGRYRD
CrossesPenn Creek
Location5.5 SW of Saluda
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates33.96056, -81.855
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic292 by 2024
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-65/OLDCHPLSGRYRD over Penn Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-65/OLDCHPLSGRYRD over Penn 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-65/OLDCHPLSGRYRD over Penn Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-65/OLDCHPLSGRYRD over Penn Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-65/OLDCHPLSGRYRD over Penn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.