S-45-197 over Laws Swamp
GoodWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NW Salters · Structure no. 000000000008951
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-197 over Laws Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-45-197 over Laws Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-45-197 over Laws Swamp built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-45-197 over Laws Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does S-45-197 over Laws Swamp carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-45-197 over Laws Swamp?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-197 over Laws Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.