US 301 SB over Little Salkehatchie
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 6MI S of Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000006042
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 925
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 SB over Little Salkehatchie is a concrete slab carrying US 301 SB over Little Salkehatchie in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Salkehatchie built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 301 SB 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 SB over Little Salkehatchie carry?
About 925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 301 SB over Little Salkehatchie?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 SB over Little Salkehatchie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.