US Bridges

Sc 41 over Buck Swamp

Good

Dillon County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI S Fork · Structure no. 000000000008830

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 over Buck Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 41 over Buck Swamp in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,816 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 41
CrossesBuck Swamp
Location1.5 MI S Fork
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.26765, -79.26863
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,816 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 41 over Buck Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 41 over Buck Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 41 over Buck Swamp carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41 over Buck Swamp?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 over Buck Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.