Sc 45 over Wedboo Swamp
FairBerkeley County, South Carolina · 15.2MI NE Moncks Crn · Structure no. 000000000001345
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 45 over Wedboo Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 45 over Wedboo Swamp in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 78 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 82 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 45 over Wedboo Swamp built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Sc 45 over Wedboo Swamp 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 45 over Wedboo Swamp carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Sc 45 over Wedboo Swamp?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 45 over Wedboo Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.