S-43-52 over Duckford Branch
PoorSumter County, South Carolina · 3 MI SW of Pinewood · Structure no. 000000000007410
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-52 over Duckford Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-43-52 over Duckford Branch in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-52 over Duckford Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-52 over Duckford Branch 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-43-52 over Duckford Branch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is S-43-52 over Duckford Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-52 over Duckford Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.