Sc 172 over Caw Caw Swamp
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, South Carolina · 10MI W of ST Matthews · Structure no. 000000000000837
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 172 over Caw Caw Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 172 over Caw Caw Swamp in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 172 over Caw Caw Swamp built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Sc 172 over Caw Caw 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Sc 172 over Caw Caw Swamp carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Sc 172 over Caw Caw Swamp?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 172 over Caw Caw Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.