US Bridges

US 52 over RR CSXT

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 10MI NE Moncks Crn · Structure no. 000000000009303

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over RR CSXT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over RR CSXT in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,704 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesRR CSXT
Location10MI NE Moncks Crn
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates33.33275, -79.94875
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic16,704 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over RR CSXT carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over RR CSXT?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.