US Bridges

S-43-375 over Turkey Creek Branch

Good

Sumter County, South Carolina · 2 MI SE of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000009373

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-375 over Turkey Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S-43-375 over Turkey Creek Branch 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-43-375
CrossesTurkey Creek Branch
Location2 MI SE of Sumter
RouteState Highway 375
Coordinates33.88775, -80.32068
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic313 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-43-375 over Turkey Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is S-43-375 over Turkey Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-43-375 over Turkey Creek Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-43-375 over Turkey Creek Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S-43-375 over Turkey Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.