US Bridges

S-44-113 over Hobson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Union County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI N Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000002632

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-44-113 over Hobson Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-44-113 over Hobson Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-44-113
CrossesHobson Creek
Location4.3 MI N Carlisle
RouteState Highway 113
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.65299, -81.45143
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic146 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-44-113 over Hobson Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-44-113 over Hobson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S-44-113 over Hobson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S-44-113 over Hobson Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-44-113 over Hobson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.