S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 4 MI N of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000009090
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-46 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-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-46 over Rocky Bluff Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.