US Bridges

S-43-269 over US76/378&S-43-1428 1429

Poor

Sumter County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000008399

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-269 over US76/378&S-43-1428 1429 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-43-269 over US76/378&S-43-1428 1429 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.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,985 by 2043. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-43-269
CrossesUS76/378&S-43-1428 1429
Location2 MI NW of Sumter
RouteState Highway 269
Coordinates33.95076, -80.36276
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,985 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-43-269 over US76/378&S-43-1428 1429 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-269 over US76/378&S-43-1428 1429 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-43-269 over US76/378&S-43-1428 1429 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-43-269 over US76/378&S-43-1428 1429?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-269 over US76/378&S-43-1428 1429?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.