US Bridges

L-43-4301 over Green Swamp

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000005393

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-43-4301 over Green Swamp is a concrete slab carrying L-43-4301 over Green Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-43-4301
CrossesGreen Swamp
Location2 MI W of Sumter
RouteCounty Highway 4301
Coordinates33.91681, -80.38094
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-43-4301 over Green Swamp built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-43-4301 over Green Swamp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does L-43-4301 over Green Swamp carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-43-4301 over Green Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns L-43-4301 over Green Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.