S-43-105 over Cowpen Swamp
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 7 MI NE of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000002266
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-105 over Cowpen Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-43-105 over Cowpen Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-105 over Cowpen Swamp built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-105 over Cowpen 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-43-105 over Cowpen Swamp carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-43-105 over Cowpen Swamp?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-105 over Cowpen Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.