S-45-40 over Br of Muddy Ck (co Line)
PoorPosted for loadWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NW Hemingway · Structure no. 000000000004226
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-40 over Br of Muddy Ck (co Line) is a concrete slab carrying S-45-40 over Br of Muddy Ck (co Line) in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-45-40 over Br of Muddy Ck (co Line) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-45-40 over Br of Muddy Ck (co Line) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S-45-40 over Br of Muddy Ck (co Line) carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S-45-40 over Br of Muddy Ck (co Line)?
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-45-40 over Br of Muddy Ck (co Line)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.