US Bridges

US 301 over Newman Branch

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 5.0MI SW of Turbeville · Structure no. 000000000000646

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Newman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 over Newman Branch in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 91 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,482 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 301
CrossesNewman Branch
Location5.0MI SW of Turbeville
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyClarendon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.83823, -80.07458
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,482 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Newman Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 301 over Newman Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 over Newman Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Newman Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Newman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.