US Bridges

US 601 over Spears Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 7 MI S of Lugoff · Structure no. 000000000009514

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 601 over Spears Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 601 over Spears Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,438 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 601
CrossesSpears Creek
Location7 MI S of Lugoff
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.12774, -80.69038
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,438 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 601 over Spears Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 601 over Spears Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 601 over Spears Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 601 over Spears Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 601 over Spears Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.