US Bridges

US 1 over RR CSXT

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 10 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000000745

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over RR CSXT is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 over RR CSXT in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 89 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 33,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,967 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesRR CSXT
Location10 MI NE of Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates34.10111, -80.91444
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,100 (2023)
Projected traffic51,967 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 1 over RR CSXT 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over RR CSXT carry?

About 33,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over RR CSXT?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.