US Bridges

Sc 541 over Camp Branch

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E of Olanta · Structure no. 000000000009163

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 541 over Camp Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sc 541 over Camp Branch in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 541
CrossesCamp Branch
Location3.0 MI E of Olanta
RouteState Highway 541
Coordinates33.955, -79.86917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic876 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 Sc 541 over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 541 over Camp 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 Sc 541 over Camp Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 541 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 541 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.