US 301 over North Edisto Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 0.1 MI S of Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000002066
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 over North Edisto Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 over North Edisto Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 71 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 28,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,616 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 76 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 301 over North Edisto Swamp built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is US 301 over North Edisto Swamp 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 301 over North Edisto Swamp carry?
About 28,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 301 over North Edisto Swamp?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 over North Edisto Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.