US Bridges

S-43-1488 over US 76/ US 378

Good

Sumter County, South Carolina · 9 MI W of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000009469

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-1488 over US 76/ US 378 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-43-1488 over US 76/ US 378 in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,584 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-43-1488
CrossesUS 76/ US 378
Location9 MI W of Sumter
RouteState Highway 1488
Coordinates33.95431, -80.49074
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,584 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-43-1488 over US 76/ US 378 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-43-1488 over US 76/ US 378 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-43-1488 over US 76/ US 378 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-43-1488 over US 76/ US 378?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-1488 over US 76/ US 378?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.