US Bridges

S-43-25 over Pocalla Creek

Good

Sumter County, South Carolina · 4 MI S Sumter · Structure no. 000000000001655

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-25 over Pocalla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-43-25 over Pocalla Creek in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,375 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-43-25
CrossesPocalla Creek
Location4 MI S Sumter
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates33.86477, -80.35487
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,375 by 2043
Trucks4%
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-43-25 over Pocalla Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-25 over Pocalla 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-43-25 over Pocalla Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-43-25 over Pocalla Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns S-43-25 over Pocalla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.