Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (2)
PoorPosted for loadKershaw County, South Carolina · 3MI S of Bethune · Structure no. 000000000001067
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 401 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (2) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (2) in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2043. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (2) built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (2) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (2) carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Sc 341 over Little Lynches River (2)?
The structure is 401 ft (122.2 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 (2)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.