US Bridges

Sc 692 over Bull Swamp

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 3MI E of North · Structure no. 000000000001545

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 692 over Bull Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 692 over Bull 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 692
CrossesBull Swamp
Location3MI E of North
RouteState Highway 692
Coordinates33.63757, -81.04433
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 692 over Bull Swamp built?

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

What condition is Sc 692 over Bull 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 692 over Bull Swamp carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 692 over Bull Swamp?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 692 over Bull Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.