S-43-466 over Turkey Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSumter County, South Carolina · 2 MI SE of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000005172
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-466 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-43-466 over Turkey Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-466 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-466 over Turkey Creek 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-43-466 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-43-466 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-466 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.