US Bridges

US 601 SB over RR CSXT

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · Town of Lugoff · Structure no. 000000000000427

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 601 SB over RR CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 601 SB over RR CSXT in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,068 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 601 SB
CrossesRR CSXT
LocationTown of Lugoff
RouteU.S. Route 601
Coordinates34.21073, -80.68696
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic16,068 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 601 SB over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 601 SB over RR CSXT in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 601 SB over RR CSXT carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 601 SB over RR CSXT?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 601 SB over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.