US Bridges

S-8-791/OLD US 52 over RR CSXT

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 4.6 MI N Goose Creek · Structure no. 000000000001169

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-791/OLD US 52 over RR CSXT is a concrete tee beam carrying S-8-791/OLD US 52 over RR CSXT in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 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 5 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-8-791/OLD US 52
CrossesRR CSXT
Location4.6 MI N Goose Creek
RouteState Highway 791
CountyBerkeley County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.06098, -80.0305
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-791/OLD US 52 over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is S-8-791/OLD US 52 over RR CSXT 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-791/OLD US 52 over RR CSXT carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-8-791/OLD US 52 over RR CSXT?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-791/OLD US 52 over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.