US Bridges

US 1 over RR CSXT

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW of Bethune · Structure no. 000000000010384

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over RR CSXT is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 1 over RR CSXT in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 1
CrossesRR CSXT
Location2 MI SW of Bethune
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates34.40083, -80.37414
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over RR CSXT in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over RR CSXT carry?

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

How long is US 1 over RR CSXT?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.