US 1 SB over Wateree River
FairKershaw County, South Carolina · 3 MI W of Camden · Structure no. 000000000009339
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,951 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 SB over Wateree River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 SB over Wateree River in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 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 47 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 SB over Wateree River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 1 SB 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 1 SB over Wateree River carry?
About 17,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 1 SB 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 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 SB over Wateree River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.