US Bridges

S-43-152 over RR CSXT & Divine Street

PoorPosted for load

Sumter County, South Carolina · Town of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000001153

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
722 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-152 over RR CSXT & Divine Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-43-152 over RR CSXT & Divine Street in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,222 by 2043. The structure is 722 ft (220.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesS-43-152
CrossesRR CSXT & Divine Street
LocationTown of Sumter
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates33.91445, -80.34188
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length722 ft (220.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,222 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-43-152 over RR CSXT & Divine Street built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-152 over RR CSXT & Divine Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does S-43-152 over RR CSXT & Divine Street carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S-43-152 over RR CSXT & Divine Street?

The structure is 722 ft (220.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-152 over RR CSXT & Divine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.