US Bridges

S-45-319 over Soccee Swamp

Fair

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI E Hemingway · Structure no. 000000000004006

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-319 over Soccee Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-45-319 over Soccee 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2024. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-45-319
CrossesSoccee Swamp
Location4.0 MI E Hemingway
RouteState Highway 319
Coordinates33.73861, -79.37444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2024
Trucks11%
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-45-319 over Soccee Swamp built?

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

What condition is S-45-319 over Soccee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-45-319 over Soccee Swamp carry?

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

How long is S-45-319 over Soccee Swamp?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-45-319 over Soccee Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.