S-43-41 over Bluff Swamp No 3
FairPosted for loadSumter County, South Carolina · 8 MI E of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000002425
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-41 over Bluff Swamp No 3 is a concrete slab carrying S-43-41 over Bluff Swamp No 3 in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-43-41 over Bluff Swamp No 3 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-41 over Bluff Swamp No 3 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does S-43-41 over Bluff Swamp No 3 carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-43-41 over Bluff Swamp No 3?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-41 over Bluff Swamp No 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.