US Bridges

US 301 over Trib Caw Caw Creek

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 2MI N of Summerton · Structure no. 000000000001610

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Trib Caw Caw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 over Trib Caw Caw Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 94 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesTrib Caw Caw Creek
Location2MI N of Summerton
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates33.61418, -80.32698
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Trib Caw Caw Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is US 301 over Trib Caw Caw 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 Trib Caw Caw Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Trib Caw Caw Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Trib Caw Caw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.