US Bridges

US 301 over Meadow Prong Branch

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 6.0MI NW of Coward · Structure no. 000000000000629

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Meadow Prong Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 over Meadow Prong Branch in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 92 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,964 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesMeadow Prong Branch
Location6.0MI NW of Coward
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates34.03876, -79.81642
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,964 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Meadow Prong Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 301 over Meadow Prong Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 301 over Meadow Prong Branch carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Meadow Prong Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Meadow Prong Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.