US Bridges

S-21-164 over Cypress Swamp

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 4MI S Hyman · Structure no. 000000000008842

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-164 over Cypress Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-21-164 over Cypress Swamp in Florence 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-21-164
CrossesCypress Swamp
Location4MI S Hyman
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates33.95172, -79.57721
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S-21-164 over Cypress Swamp built?

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

What condition is S-21-164 over Cypress 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S-21-164 over Cypress Swamp carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-21-164 over Cypress Swamp?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-164 over Cypress Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.