US Bridges

S-45-287 over Pudding Swamp

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Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI SW Hebron · Structure no. 000000000009103

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-287 over Pudding Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-45-287 over Pudding Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS-45-287
CrossesPudding Swamp
Location5.0 MI SW Hebron
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWilliamsburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.77698, -79.95111
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-45-287 over Pudding Swamp built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-45-287 over Pudding 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-45-287 over Pudding Swamp carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-45-287 over Pudding Swamp?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-45-287 over Pudding Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.