S-43-290 over Cowpen Swamp
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 10 MI N of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000009284
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-290 over Cowpen Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-43-290 over Cowpen Swamp in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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-43-290 over Cowpen Swamp built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-290 over Cowpen 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-43-290 over Cowpen Swamp carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-43-290 over Cowpen Swamp?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-290 over Cowpen Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.