US Bridges

S-43-82 over Turkey Creek

Good

Sumter County, South Carolina · City of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000009372

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-82 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-43-82 over Turkey Creek in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,783 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-43-82
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationCity of Sumter
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates33.91878, -80.32839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,783 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-43-82 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-82 over Turkey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-43-82 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-43-82 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-82 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.