S-39/MALPHRUS RD over Great Swamp
FairJasper County, South Carolina · 2.5MI NW Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000001960
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39/MALPHRUS RD over Great Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-39/MALPHRUS RD over Great Swamp in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39/MALPHRUS RD over Great Swamp built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39/MALPHRUS RD over Great Swamp 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-39/MALPHRUS RD over Great Swamp carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-39/MALPHRUS RD over Great Swamp?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-39/MALPHRUS RD over Great Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.