US Bridges

S-45-454 over Clapp Swamp

Fair

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI SE Hebron · Structure no. 000000000005408

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-454 over Clapp Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-45-454 over Clapp Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 57 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. 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-45-454
CrossesClapp Swamp
Location4.0 MI SE Hebron
RouteState Highway 454
Coordinates33.78966, -79.88576
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 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 (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic417 by 2043
Trucks7%
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-45-454 over Clapp Swamp built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is S-45-454 over Clapp 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-45-454 over Clapp Swamp carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-45-454 over Clapp 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-45-454 over Clapp Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.