Sc 51 over Big Swamp
GoodFlorence County, South Carolina · In Hyman · Structure no. 000000000000028
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 51 over Big Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 51 over Big Swamp in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,088 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 51 over Big Swamp built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 51 over Big 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 51 over Big Swamp carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 51 over Big Swamp?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 51 over Big Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.