South Carolina Highway 53
South Carolina Highway 53 is a state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The highway connects Sumter County, South Carolina|Shiloh] with rural areas of Sumter [County, South Carolina|Sumter County].
Route description
SC 53 begins at an intersection with U.S. [Route 378 in South Carolina|US 378] southwest of Shiloh, within Sumter County. It travels to the northeast, through rural areas of the county, and curves to a nearly due east direction. It intersects SC 58, and the two highways begin a concurrency. They have an interchange with Interstate [95 in South Carolina|Interstate 95], where they enter Shiloh. Approximately later, SC 53 splits off to the south, onto Pudding Swamp Road. SC 53 continues through rural areas of the county to an intersection with SC 341. About later is the highway's northern terminus, an intersection with SC 403. This is southwest of the Lynches River.
South Carolina Highway 53 Alternate was an alternate route that existed partially in Hobbs Crossroads. In May 1938, it was established from SC 341 south-southwest of the community, north-northeast to SC 53 and SC 309 in the community, then west-northwest and northwest back to SC 341. In 1947, it was decommissioned. Today, it is known as Amwell Church Road and Lynches River Road.