US 321 over Crane Creek
PoorRichland County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Cola · Structure no. 000000000001836
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 321 over Crane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 321 over Crane Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 98 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.
It carries about 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,115 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 67 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 321 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is US 321 over Crane 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 321 over Crane Creek carry?
About 14,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 321 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 321 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.