US Bridges

US 52 over Canter Hill Swamp

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 8 MI SW Moncks Crn · Structure no. 000000000005894

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Canter Hill Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Canter Hill Swamp in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,060 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesCanter Hill Swamp
Location8 MI SW Moncks Crn
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates33.07889, -80.03278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2023)
Projected traffic60,060 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Canter Hill Swamp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Canter Hill Swamp 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Canter Hill Swamp carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Canter Hill Swamp?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Canter Hill Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.