US Bridges

US 501 Ramp Sbl over S-41

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 3MI NE of Marion · Structure no. 000000000008190

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,138
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 501 Ramp Sbl over S-41 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 501 Ramp Sbl over S-41 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,730 by 2034. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 501 Ramp Sbl
CrossesS-41
Location3MI NE of Marion
RouteU.S. Route 501
Coordinates34.1902, -79.34614
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (2014)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 501 Ramp Sbl over S-41 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 501 Ramp Sbl over S-41 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 501 Ramp Sbl over S-41 carry?

About 1,138 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is US 501 Ramp Sbl over S-41?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 501 Ramp Sbl over S-41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.