US 501 Byp over U.S.701
PoorHorry County, South Carolina · In Conway · Structure no. 000000000002752
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 560 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 501 Byp over U.S.701 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 501 Byp over U.S.701 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 67 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 56,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,000 by 2043. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 69 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 501 Byp over U.S.701 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is US 501 Byp over U.S.701 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US 501 Byp over U.S.701 carry?
About 56,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 501 Byp over U.S.701?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 501 Byp over U.S.701?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.