US 301 SB over South Edisto River Swamp
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 2MI N of Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000000625
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Mixed Types
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 SB over South Edisto River Swamp is a concrete mixed types carrying US 301 SB over South Edisto River Swamp in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 92 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 6 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,481 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 301 SB over South Edisto River Swamp built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is US 301 SB over South Edisto River Swamp 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 301 SB over South Edisto River Swamp carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 301 SB over South Edisto River Swamp?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 SB over South Edisto River Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.