US Bridges

Sc 453 over Dear Run Swamp

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 1MI S of Eutawville · Structure no. 000000000001297

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 453 over Dear Run Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 453 over Dear Run Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 81 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,234 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 453
CrossesDear Run Swamp
Location1MI S of Eutawville
RouteState Highway 453
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.3772, -80.36431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,234 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Sc 453 over Dear Run Swamp built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Sc 453 over Dear Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 453 over Dear Run Swamp carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 453 over Dear Run Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 453 over Dear Run Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.