S-43-263 over Rafting Creek
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 2 MI E of Rembert · Structure no. 000000000002427
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-263 over Rafting Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-43-263 over Rafting Creek in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-263 over Rafting Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-263 over Rafting 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-43-263 over Rafting Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-43-263 over Rafting Creek?
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-43-263 over Rafting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.