US Bridges

US 301 NB over Indian Camp Branch

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 8MI W of Santee · Structure no. 000000000005831

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 NB over Indian Camp Branch is a concrete slab carrying US 301 NB over Indian Camp Branch in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,526 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 301 NB
CrossesIndian Camp Branch
Location8MI W of Santee
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates33.45693, -80.65107
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 NB over Indian Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 NB over Indian Camp Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

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

How long is US 301 NB over Indian Camp Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 NB over Indian Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.