US 501 NB over US 76
FairMarion County, South Carolina · 2MI E of Marion · Structure no. 000000000008282
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 501 NB over US 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 501 NB over US 76 in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 501 NB over US 76 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 501 NB over US 76 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 NB over US 76 carry?
About 4,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 501 NB over US 76?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 501 NB over US 76?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.