Sc 172 over Caw Caw Swamp

Fair Condition88 years old1,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyCalhoun
Location10mi W Of ST Matthews
CarriesSc 172
CrossesCaw Caw Swamp
Coordinates33.67441, -80.93522

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Max Span24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Width48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Deck Area217.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 1967)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 6 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000837

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