US Bridges

US 301 over Pocotaligo River (no. 8)

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 1.3 MI N Manning · Structure no. 000000000007236

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Pocotaligo River (no. 8) is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 over Pocotaligo River (no. 8) in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,878 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 301
CrossesPocotaligo River (no. 8)
Location1.3 MI N Manning
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyClarendon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.71622, -80.19732
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2023)
Projected traffic16,878 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Pocotaligo River (no. 8) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Pocotaligo River (no. 8) 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 Pocotaligo River (no. 8) carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Pocotaligo River (no. 8)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Pocotaligo River (no. 8)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.