S-43-40 over Cane Savannah Creek
PoorPosted for loadSumter County, South Carolina · 6 MI SW of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000008398
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-40 over Cane Savannah Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-43-40 over Cane Savannah Creek in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-40 over Cane Savannah Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-40 over Cane Savannah 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S-43-40 over Cane Savannah Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-43-40 over Cane Savannah Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-40 over Cane Savannah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.