S-45-257 over Vickie Swamp
GoodWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NE Greeleyville · Structure no. 000000000003551
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-257 over Vickie Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-45-257 over Vickie Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 65 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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-45-257 over Vickie Swamp built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is S-45-257 over Vickie Swamp 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-45-257 over Vickie Swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-45-257 over Vickie Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-257 over Vickie Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.