US Bridges

S-44-65 over Cunningham Creek

Fair

Union County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI W Jonesville · Structure no. 000000000009474

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-44-65 over Cunningham Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-44-65 over Cunningham Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-44-65
CrossesCunningham Creek
Location4.3 MI W Jonesville
RouteState Highway 65
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.84886, -81.75822
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$35,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-44-65 over Cunningham Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-44-65 over Cunningham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-44-65 over Cunningham Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-44-65 over Cunningham Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-44-65 over Cunningham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.