US Bridges

S-45-288 over Burnetts Swamp

Good

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 12.0 MI S Hemingway · Structure no. 000000000004004

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-288 over Burnetts Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-45-288 over Burnetts Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-45-288
CrossesBurnetts Swamp
Location12.0 MI S Hemingway
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates33.61593, -79.46964
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-45-288 over Burnetts Swamp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is S-45-288 over Burnetts 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-45-288 over Burnetts Swamp carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-45-288 over Burnetts 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-45-288 over Burnetts Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.