US Bridges

US 301 NB over Little Salkehatchie

Fair

Bamberg County, South Carolina · 6MI S of Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000000762

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 NB over Little Salkehatchie is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 NB over Little Salkehatchie in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 301 NB
CrossesLittle Salkehatchie
Location6MI S of Bamberg
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyBamberg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.21779, -81.10073
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2023)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$304,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 NB over Little Salkehatchie built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 301 NB over Little Salkehatchie 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 NB over Little Salkehatchie carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 301 NB over Little Salkehatchie?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 NB over Little Salkehatchie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.