US Bridges

S-35-43 over Crooked Creek

Good

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 2 MI W Bennettsville · Structure no. 000000000008286

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-35-43 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-35-43 over Crooked Creek in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-35-43
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2 MI W Bennettsville
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates34.60797, -79.73667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 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-35-43 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-35-43 over Crooked Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-35-43 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-35-43 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-35-43 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.