US Bridges

S-45-290 over Indian Town Swamp

Fair

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI W Hemingway · Structure no. 000000000004005

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-290 over Indian Town Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-45-290 over Indian Town Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-45-290
CrossesIndian Town Swamp
Location4.0 MI W Hemingway
RouteState Highway 290
CountyWilliamsburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.74929, -79.53111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic448 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-45-290 over Indian Town Swamp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is S-45-290 over Indian Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-45-290 over Indian Town Swamp carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-45-290 over Indian Town Swamp?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-45-290 over Indian Town Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.