US Bridges

S-43-32 over Pocotaligo River

Good

Sumter County, South Carolina · 9 MI S of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000002423

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-32 over Pocotaligo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying S-43-32 over Pocotaligo River in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesS-43-32
CrossesPocotaligo River
Location9 MI S of Sumter
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.8036, -80.28956
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-43-32 over Pocotaligo River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-32 over Pocotaligo River 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-43-32 over Pocotaligo River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-43-32 over Pocotaligo River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-32 over Pocotaligo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.