US Bridges

S-21-58 over Browns Swamp Appr.

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 8 MI SE Lake City · Structure no. 000000000008738

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-58 over Browns Swamp Appr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-21-58 over Browns Swamp Appr. in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-21-58
CrossesBrowns Swamp Appr.
Location8 MI SE Lake City
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates33.82046, -79.6353
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-58 over Browns Swamp Appr. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-58 over Browns Swamp Appr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S-21-58 over Browns Swamp Appr. carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-21-58 over Browns Swamp Appr.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-58 over Browns Swamp Appr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.