US Bridges

Sc 377 over Black River Swamp (3)

Good

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Kingstree · Structure no. 000000000002274

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 377 over Black River Swamp (3) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 377 over Black River Swamp (3) in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,883 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 377
CrossesBlack River Swamp (3)
Location4 MI S of Kingstree
RouteState Highway 377
Coordinates33.59754, -79.81231
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,883 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sc 377 over Black River Swamp (3) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 377 over Black River Swamp (3) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 377 over Black River Swamp (3) carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 377 over Black River Swamp (3)?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 377 over Black River Swamp (3)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.