US 52 EB over Laurel Creek Swamp
FairBerkeley County, South Carolina · 10.2MI SW Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000005898
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 EB over Laurel Creek Swamp is a concrete slab carrying US 52 EB over Laurel Creek 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,030 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 EB over Laurel Creek Swamp built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 EB over Laurel Creek 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 EB over Laurel Creek Swamp carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 52 EB over Laurel Creek Swamp?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 EB over Laurel Creek Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.