US 301 over Savannah River
PoorAllendale County, South Carolina · Ga/Sc State Line · Structure no. 000000000004443
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,550 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 over Savannah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 over Savannah River in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2044. The structure is 1,550 ft (472.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 301 over Savannah River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 301 over Savannah River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 301 over Savannah River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 301 over Savannah River?
The structure is 1,550 ft (472.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 over Savannah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.