S-45-24 over Cedar Swamp
FairWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI E Kingstree · Structure no. 000000000001583
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-24 over Cedar Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying S-45-24 over Cedar Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-45-24 over Cedar Swamp built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-45-24 over Cedar 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-45-24 over Cedar Swamp carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-45-24 over Cedar Swamp?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-24 over Cedar Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.