US Bridges

Sc 41 over Horsepen Creek

Good

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI S of Warsaw · Structure no. 000000000009375

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 over Horsepen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 41 over Horsepen Creek in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,766 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSc 41
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location3.0 MI S of Warsaw
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.47362, -79.55983
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic11,766 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Sc 41 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 41 over Horsepen 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 41 over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.