S-43-57 over Black River #1
GoodSumter County, South Carolina · 3 MI SE of Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000009471
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-57 over Black River #1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-43-57 over Black River #1 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-57 over Black River #1 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-57 over Black River #1 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-43-57 over Black River #1 carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-43-57 over Black River #1?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-57 over Black River #1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.