US Bridges

US 701 over Skeebo Branch

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Loris · Structure no. 000000000002755

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 701 over Skeebo Branch is a concrete slab carrying US 701 over Skeebo Branch in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,256 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 701
CrossesSkeebo Branch
Location5 MI N of Loris
RouteU.S. Route 701
CountyHorry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.1326, -78.87578
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2023)
Projected traffic10,256 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 701 over Skeebo Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 701 over Skeebo Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 701 over Skeebo Branch carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 701 over Skeebo Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 701 over Skeebo Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.