US Bridges

US 301 over Tawcaw Creek

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 1MI N of Summerton · Structure no. 000000000001609

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Tawcaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 over Tawcaw Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesTawcaw Creek
Location1MI N of Summerton
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates33.60756, -80.33937
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 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 width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,088 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tawcaw Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Tawcaw Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 over Tawcaw Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Tawcaw Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Tawcaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.