US Bridges

US 601 over Little Salkehatchie

Fair

Bamberg County, South Carolina · 8MI S of Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000001995

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 601 over Little Salkehatchie is a concrete tee beam carrying US 601 over Little Salkehatchie in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 601
CrossesLittle Salkehatchie
Location8MI S of Bamberg
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyBamberg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.15469, -81.01163
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,942 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 601 over Little Salkehatchie built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 601 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 601 over Little Salkehatchie carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 601 over Little Salkehatchie?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 601 over Little Salkehatchie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.