S-45-445 over Muddy Creek
GoodWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI N Hemingway · Structure no. 000000000009292
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-445 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-45-445 over Muddy Creek in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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-45-445 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-45-445 over Muddy Creek 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-45-445 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-45-445 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-445 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.