S-5-12 over Lemon Swamp
PoorPosted for loadBamberg County, South Carolina · 4.5MI SW Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000002130
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-12 over Lemon Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-5-12 over Lemon Swamp in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-12 over Lemon Swamp built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-12 over Lemon Swamp 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S-5-12 over Lemon Swamp carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S-5-12 over Lemon Swamp?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-12 over Lemon Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.