US 401 over Sparrow Swamp

Fair Condition89 years old3,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyDarlington
Location2mi NE Of Lamar
CarriesUS 401
CrossesSparrow Swamp
Coordinates34.19242, -80.04176

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length226.0 ft (68.9 m)
Max Span25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Width47.6 ft (14.5 m)
Deck Area999.0 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1972)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000783

Nearby Bridges

Sc 403 over I-20 1.1 mi Fair S-16-739 over Newman Swamp 1.2 mi Fair S-16-449 over Newman Swamp 1.3 mi Good US 401 over I-20 1.3 mi Fair I-20 EB over Sparrow Swamp 1.3 mi Fair I-20 WB over Sparrow Swamp 1.3 mi Fair US 401 over Newman Swamp 1.3 mi Fair S-16-131 over I-20 1.7 mi Fair S-16-399 over Newmans Swamp 1.8 mi Fair S-16-290 over Boggy Gully Swamp 2.3 mi Poor