US 52 WB over Laurel Creek
FairBerkeley County, South Carolina · 10.2MI SW Moncks Crn · Structure no. 000000000000127
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 WB over Laurel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 52 WB over Laurel Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 103 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,030 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 52 WB over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is US 52 WB over Laurel 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 WB over Laurel Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 52 WB over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 WB over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.