US 301 SB over Lemon Swamp
FairPosted for loadBamberg County, South Carolina · 2.5MI S of Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000000763
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 SB over Lemon Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 SB over Lemon Swamp in Bamberg 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,523 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Lemon Swamp built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US 301 SB over Lemon 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 Lemon Swamp carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 301 SB over Lemon Swamp?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 SB over Lemon Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.