US 601 over Colonels Creek
PoorPosted for loadRichland County, South Carolina · 7 MI N of Eastover · Structure no. 000000000000973
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 601 over Colonels Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 601 over Colonels Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 86 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,918 by 2024. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 601 over Colonels Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US 601 over Colonels Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 601 over Colonels Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 601 over Colonels Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 601 over Colonels Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.