US Bridges

S-43-41 over Concord Branch

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 8 MI E of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000008797

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

About this bridge

S-43-41 over Concord Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-43-41 over Concord Branch 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 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.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-43-41
CrossesConcord Branch
Location8 MI E of Sumter
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.91292, -80.20665
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 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 Concord Branch built?

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

What condition is S-43-41 over Concord Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-43-41 over Concord Branch carry?

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

How long is S-43-41 over Concord Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-41 over Concord Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.