S-43-346 over Beech Creek
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 13 MI W of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000003542
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-346 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-43-346 over Beech Creek in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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-43-346 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-346 over Beech 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-43-346 over Beech Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-43-346 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-346 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.