US Bridges

Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (1)

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 4 MI SE of Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000000802

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (1) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (1) in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 341
CrossesLittle Lynches River (1)
Location4 MI SE of Kershaw
RouteState Highway 341
Coordinates34.51234, -80.5243
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (1) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (1) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (1) carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (1)?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.