US Bridges

US 301 SB over Goodbys Creek

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI W of Santee · Structure no. 000000000002590

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 SB over Goodbys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 SB over Goodbys Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 98 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,655 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 301 SB
CrossesGoodbys Creek
Location6MI W of Santee
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.4587, -80.61815
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic5,655 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 SB over Goodbys Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 301 SB over Goodbys Creek 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 SB over Goodbys Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 301 SB over Goodbys Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 SB over Goodbys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.