US Bridges

S-21-145 over Lake Swamp

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 3MI NE Timmonsville · Structure no. 000000000009005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-145 over Lake Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-21-145 over Lake Swamp in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-21-145
CrossesLake Swamp
Location3MI NE Timmonsville
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates34.159, -79.93639
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-21-145 over Lake Swamp built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-145 over Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-21-145 over Lake Swamp carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S-21-145 over Lake Swamp?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-145 over Lake Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.