US Bridges

US 301 over Jefferies Creek

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · Florence City Limits · Structure no. 000000000009970

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
900 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Jefferies Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 301 over Jefferies Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,390 by 2043. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 301
CrossesJefferies Creek
LocationFlorence City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyFlorence County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.16758, -79.74657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,390 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Jefferies Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Jefferies Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 301 over Jefferies Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Jefferies Creek?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Jefferies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.