S-43-55 over Shot Pouch Branch
PoorPosted for loadSumter County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000003537
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-55 over Shot Pouch Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-43-55 over Shot Pouch Branch in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 65 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,167 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-55 over Shot Pouch Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is S-43-55 over Shot Pouch Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does S-43-55 over Shot Pouch Branch carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-43-55 over Shot Pouch Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-55 over Shot Pouch Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.