US Bridges

US 601 over Gillies Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 6 MI SW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000000800

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 601 over Gillies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 601 over Gillies Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 88 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,696 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 601
CrossesGillies Creek
Location6 MI SW of Camden
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.19306, -80.6875
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2023)
Projected traffic33,696 by 2024
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 601 over Gillies Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 601 over Gillies 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 601 over Gillies Creek carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 601 over Gillies Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US 601 over Gillies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.