S-43-531 over Branch of Nasty Branch
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 8 MI SW of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000009096
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-531 over Branch of Nasty Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-43-531 over Branch of Nasty Branch 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 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-43-531 over Branch of Nasty Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-531 over Branch of Nasty Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-43-531 over Branch of Nasty Branch carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-43-531 over Branch of Nasty Branch?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-531 over Branch of Nasty Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.