US Bridges

S-40-1282 over Swygert Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 9 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000009077

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1282 over Swygert Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-40-1282 over Swygert Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-40-1282
CrossesSwygert Creek
Location9 MI N of Columbia
RouteState Highway 1282
Coordinates34.15714, -81.01632
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic448 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-40-1282 over Swygert Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1282 over Swygert 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-1282 over Swygert Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1282 over Swygert Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1282 over Swygert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.