US Bridges

Sc 332 over Roberts Swamp

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 5MI NW of Cope · Structure no. 000000000001544

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 332 over Roberts Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 332 over Roberts Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 332
CrossesRoberts Swamp
Location5MI NW of Cope
RouteState Highway 332
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.38569, -81.03922
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 332 over Roberts Swamp built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 332 over Roberts 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 332 over Roberts Swamp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sc 332 over Roberts Swamp?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 332 over Roberts Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.