Sc 63 over Whippy Swamp

Good Condition24 years old2,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyHampton
Location6.3 Mi NE Of Varnville
CarriesSc 63
CrossesWhippy Swamp
Coordinates32.90525, -80.99695

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignSlab
Total Length319.9 ft (97.5 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Area1335.8 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built2002

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic21%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number000000000000543

Nearby Bridges

Sc 63 over Salkehatchie River Swamp 0.2 mi Fair Sc 63 over Big Salkehatchie River 0.5 mi Good S-25-13 over Unnamed Stream 0.7 mi Fair S-25-13 over Whippy Swamp 0.8 mi Fair S-25-13 over Whippy Swamp 0.8 mi Fair S-329/buckner RD over Rice Patch Creek 2.8 mi Fair S-25-54 over Whippy Swamp 3.0 mi Good S-25-54 over Whippy Swamp 3.0 mi Fair S-15-721 over Rice Patch Creek 3.2 mi Good Sc 63/sniders HWY over Ricepatch Creek 3.5 mi Good