US Bridges

S-45-454 over Kingstree Swamp

Good

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI NW Cades · Structure no. 000000000008953

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-454 over Kingstree Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-45-454 over Kingstree 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-45-454
CrossesKingstree Swamp
Location2.0 MI NW Cades
RouteState Highway 454
Coordinates33.81722, -79.825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-45-454 over Kingstree Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-45-454 over Kingstree 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-45-454 over Kingstree Swamp carry?

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

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

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-45-454 over Kingstree Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.