S-43-59 over Pudding Swamp
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 10 MI E of Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000002857
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-59 over Pudding Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-43-59 over Pudding Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-59 over Pudding Swamp built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-59 over Pudding 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-43-59 over Pudding Swamp carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-43-59 over Pudding Swamp?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-59 over Pudding Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.