US Bridges

L-2541 over Lake Murray

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 19 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000010847

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-2541 over Lake Murray is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-2541 over Lake Murray in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesL-2541
CrossesLake Murray
Location19 MI SE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 571
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.09412, -81.41399
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-2541 over Lake Murray built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-2541 over Lake Murray 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does L-2541 over Lake Murray carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is L-2541 over Lake Murray?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns L-2541 over Lake Murray?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.