S-14-50 over Mt Hope Swamp
FairClarendon County, South Carolina · 8.5MI NE Manning · Structure no. 000000000002929
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-14-50 over Mt Hope Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-14-50 over Mt Hope Swamp in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-14-50 over Mt Hope Swamp built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-14-50 over Mt Hope 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-14-50 over Mt Hope Swamp carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-14-50 over Mt Hope Swamp?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-14-50 over Mt Hope Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.