S-45-573 over White Oak Swamp
FairWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 7.4 MI SE Cades · Structure no. 000000000006388
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-573 over White Oak Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-45-573 over White Oak Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-45-573 over White Oak Swamp built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is S-45-573 over White Oak 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-45-573 over White Oak Swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-45-573 over White Oak Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-573 over White Oak Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.