US 501 Bus Sbl over US 501
FairMarion County, South Carolina · 4MI N of Marion · Structure no. 000000000008188
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 279 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 501 Bus Sbl over US 501 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 501 Bus Sbl over US 501 in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,653 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 501 Bus Sbl over US 501 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 501 Bus Sbl over US 501 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 501 Bus Sbl over US 501 carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 501 Bus Sbl over US 501?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US 501 Bus Sbl over US 501?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.