US 601 SB over US 1
FairKershaw County, South Carolina · Town of Lugoff · Structure no. 000000000005565
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 286 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 601 SB over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 601 SB over US 1 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,068 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 601 SB over US 1 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 601 SB over US 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 601 SB over US 1 carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 601 SB over US 1?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 601 SB over US 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.