US 701 over Black River
FairGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 7 MI NW Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000007890
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 701 over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 701 over Black River in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,504 by 2043. The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 701 over Black River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 701 over Black 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 701 over Black River carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 701 over Black River?
The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 701 over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.