S-43-290 over Rocky Bluff Swamp
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 8 MI N of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000003539
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-290 over Rocky Bluff Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-43-290 over Rocky Bluff Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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-43-290 over Rocky Bluff Swamp built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-290 over Rocky Bluff 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-43-290 over Rocky Bluff Swamp carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-43-290 over Rocky Bluff Swamp?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-290 over Rocky Bluff Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.