US Bridges

US 1 NB over Wateree River

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 2 MI NE of Lugoff · Structure no. 000000000005105

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,951 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 NB over Wateree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 NB over Wateree River in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,676 by 2043. The structure is 1,951 ft (594.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 NB
CrossesWateree River
Location2 MI NE of Lugoff
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.24578, -80.65232
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+36 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,951 ft (594.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2023)
Projected traffic26,676 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 NB over Wateree River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 NB over Wateree 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 1 NB over Wateree River carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 NB over Wateree River?

The structure is 1,951 ft (594.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 NB over Wateree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.