US 301 over Salkehatchie River
FairAllendale County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI N of Ulmers · Structure no. 000000000002890
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 over Salkehatchie River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 over Salkehatchie River in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 88 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 60 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 301 over Salkehatchie River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US 301 over Salkehatchie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 301 over Salkehatchie River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is US 301 over Salkehatchie River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 over Salkehatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.