S-44-71 over Brown Creek
GoodUnion County, South Carolina · 3.9 MI NE Union · Structure no. 000000000008499
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-44-71 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-44-71 over Brown Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-44-71 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-44-71 over Brown 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-44-71 over Brown Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-44-71 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-44-71 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.