US Bridges

S-43-150 over Douglas Swamp

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 14 MI SE of Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000009472

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-43-150 over Douglas Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-43-150 over Douglas Swamp 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-43-150
CrossesDouglas Swamp
Location14 MI SE of Mayesville
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates33.95089, -79.96952
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic452 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-43-150 over Douglas Swamp built?

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

What condition is S-43-150 over Douglas Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-43-150 over Douglas Swamp carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-43-150 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-43-150 over Douglas Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.