S-41-78 over Persimmon Creek
GoodSaluda County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI NW of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000010661
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-41-78 over Persimmon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-41-78 over Persimmon Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-41-78 over Persimmon Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-41-78 over Persimmon 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-41-78 over Persimmon Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-41-78 over Persimmon Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-41-78 over Persimmon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.