US Bridges

US 301 NB over Goodbys Creek

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI W of Santee · Structure no. 000000000005833

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 NB over Goodbys Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 301 NB over Goodbys Creek 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 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 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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 301 NB
CrossesGoodbys Creek
Location6MI W of Santee
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates33.45852, -80.61813
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 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 Goodbys Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is US 301 NB 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 NB over Goodbys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.