US Bridges

S-43-412 over Douglas Swamp

Good

Sumter County, South Carolina · 12 MI SE of Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000009288

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-412 over Douglas Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-43-412 over Douglas 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-43-412
CrossesDouglas Swamp
Location12 MI SE of Mayesville
RouteState Highway 412
Coordinates33.96886, -79.99314
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-43-412 over Douglas Swamp built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-412 over Douglas 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-43-412 over Douglas Swamp carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-43-412 over Douglas Swamp?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-412 over Douglas Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.