US Bridges

S-21-58 over Browns Swamp

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 8 MI SE Lake City · Structure no. 000000000008739

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
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 is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-21-58 over Browns Swamp 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 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 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
Location8 MI SE Lake City
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates33.81962, -79.63545
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 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 built?

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

What condition is S-21-58 over Browns 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 April 2024.

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

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

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

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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.