Sc 41 over Bear Swamp
FairDillon County, South Carolina · Town of Lake View · Structure no. 000000000004511
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 41 over Bear Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Sc 41 over Bear Swamp in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,212 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 41 over Bear Swamp built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 41 over Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 41 over Bear Swamp carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 41 over Bear Swamp?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 41 over Bear Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.