S-43-401 over Pocalla Creek
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000009095
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-401 over Pocalla Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-43-401 over Pocalla Creek 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-401 over Pocalla Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-401 over Pocalla Creek 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-43-401 over Pocalla Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-43-401 over Pocalla Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-401 over Pocalla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.