US Bridges

S-43-49 over I-95

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 9 MI SE Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000005169

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-49 over I-95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-43-49 over I-95 in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-43-49
CrossesI-95
Location9 MI SE Mayesville
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates33.88633, -80.09924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-43-49 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-49 over I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-43-49 over I-95 carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-43-49 over I-95?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-49 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.