US Bridges

US 301 over Black River (no. 2)

Good

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 8MI N of Manning · Structure no. 000000000000644

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
423 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Black River (no. 2) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 over Black River (no. 2) in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,482 by 2043. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesBlack River (no. 2)
Location8MI N of Manning
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates33.80919, -80.11395
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,482 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Black River (no. 2) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Black River (no. 2) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 over Black River (no. 2) carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Black River (no. 2)?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Black River (no. 2)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.