Sc 48 over Back Swamp
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 7 MI W of Gadsden · Structure no. 000000000001266
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 48 over Back Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 48 over Back Swamp in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 48 over Back Swamp built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 48 over Back 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 48 over Back Swamp carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sc 48 over Back Swamp?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 48 over Back Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.