US Bridges

US 301 over Lynches River

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 5MI NE of Olanta · Structure no. 000000000003651

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
810 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Lynches River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 over Lynches River in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,964 by 2043. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesLynches River
Location5MI NE of Olanta
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates33.98962, -79.88391
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 and pedestrian
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 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 Lynches River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Lynches River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 301 over Lynches River carry?

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

How long is US 301 over Lynches River?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Lynches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.