US Bridges

US 301 over Indian Camp Branch

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 8MI W of Santee · Structure no. 000000000001752

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Indian Camp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 over Indian Camp Branch in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 99 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 5 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,526 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesIndian Camp Branch
Location8MI W of Santee
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates33.45708, -80.65109
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,526 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Indian Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US 301 over Indian Camp Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 over Indian Camp Branch carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Indian Camp Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Indian Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.