US Bridges

US 1 over Little Lynches River

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 3 MI SW of Bethune · Structure no. 000000000001518

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Little Lynches River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 1 over Little Lynches River in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2043. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesLittle Lynches River
Location3 MI SW of Bethune
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.39421, -80.38526
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,264 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Little Lynches River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Little Lynches River 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 US 1 over Little Lynches River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Little Lynches River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Little Lynches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.