US Bridges

US 301 over Catfish Canal

Good

Dillon County, South Carolina · 1.0MI S E of Latta · Structure no. 000000000000232

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Catfish Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 301 over Catfish Canal in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 99 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesCatfish Canal
Location1.0MI S E of Latta
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates34.31849, -79.44425
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,840 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Catfish Canal built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 301 over Catfish Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 301 over Catfish Canal carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Catfish Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Catfish Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.