US Bridges

US 601 over Briar Creek

Fair

Hampton County, South Carolina · 6 MI S of Hampton · Structure no. 000000000000733

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 601 over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 601 over Briar Creek in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 601
CrossesBriar Creek
Location6 MI S of Hampton
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyHampton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.79006, -81.16387
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 601 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 601 over Briar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 601 over Briar Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 601 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 601 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.