Sc 63 over Whippy Swamp
GoodHampton County, South Carolina · 6.3 MI NE of Varnville · Structure no. 000000000000543
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 63 over Whippy Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sc 63 over Whippy Swamp in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,452 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 63 over Whippy Swamp built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 63 over Whippy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 63 over Whippy Swamp carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Sc 63 over Whippy Swamp?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 63 over Whippy Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.