S-43-106 over Cowpen Swamp
FairSumter County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000008934
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-106 over Cowpen Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-43-106 over Cowpen Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-106 over Cowpen Swamp built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-106 over Cowpen Swamp 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-43-106 over Cowpen Swamp carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-43-106 over Cowpen Swamp?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-106 over Cowpen Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.