US Bridges

US 321 over Trib to Crane Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 7 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000001647

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 321 over Trib to Crane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 321 over Trib to Crane Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 76 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,315 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 321
CrossesTrib to Crane Creek
Location7 MI NE of Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 321
Coordinates34.10157, -81.02571
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic9,315 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 321 over Trib to Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 321 over Trib to Crane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 321 over Trib to Crane Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 321 over Trib to Crane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns US 321 over Trib to Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.