US Bridges

S-43-41 over Rocky Bluff Swamp

Good

Sumter County, South Carolina · 8 MI E of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000008796

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-41 over Rocky Bluff Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-43-41 over Rocky Bluff Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-43-41
CrossesRocky Bluff Swamp
Location8 MI E of Sumter
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.91518, -80.20466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-43-41 over Rocky Bluff Swamp built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-41 over Rocky Bluff Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-43-41 over Rocky Bluff Swamp carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-43-41 over Rocky Bluff Swamp?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-41 over Rocky Bluff Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.