US Bridges

S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp #2

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 5 Mii NE of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000000464

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp #2 is a concrete culvert carrying S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp #2 in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesS-43-46
CrossesRocky Bluff Swamp #2
Location5 Mii NE of Sumter
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates33.98408, -80.32394
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$102,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp #2 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp #2 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 S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp #2 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp #2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.