Existed: 1937 – present Constructed 1937 | Length 195.5 km | |
South end: US 17 in Mount Pleasant North end: NC 41 at N.C. state line Counties Charleston County, South Carolina | ||
South Carolina Highway 41 (SC 41) is a 121.5-mile (195.5 km) state highway, connecting the Charleston region with eastern portions of the Pee Dee region in South Carolina. It serves as an alternative route to U.S. Route 52.
Contents
- Map of SC 41 South Carolina USA
- Route description
- Future
- Andrews business loop
- Marion alternate route
- References
Map of SC-41, South Carolina, USA
Route description
The route travels generally in a south-north direction, beginning in Mount Pleasant and ending at the North Carolina state line just north of Lake View, where it continues as North Carolina Highway 41 towards Lumberton. The route is mostly rural, though it serves as an important arterial in suburban Mount Pleasant and passes through several small towns on its route northwards. It also provides several key river and swamp crossings in the Pee Dee region.
Future
The Wando River Bridge, a through truss swing bridge built in 1939, is to be replaced by 2020-2021. The new bridge will be four-lane with median (which can be used as a fifth lane during emergencies), and will be a fixed span bridge, tall enough for tall ships to pass. At a planned cost of $42.3 million, construction began in mid-2015.
Andrews business loop
Established between 1993-1996, it replaced mainline SC 41 through downtown Andrews. This is second business loop through Andrew, following exactly the same route from 1960-63 until 1970.
Marion alternate route
Established in 1951 or 1952 as a new alternate route of SC 41 through Marion, though it did replace part of SC 175 south of Marion.