US Bridges

US 301 over CSXT Railroad

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 0.61 MI W of Sc 51 · Structure no. 000000000009167

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over CSXT Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 over CSXT Railroad 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,060 by 2043. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location0.61 MI W of Sc 51
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates34.15229, -79.76019
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,060 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CSXT Railroad built?

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

What condition is US 301 over CSXT Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 301 over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.