US 52 over Goose Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 1/2MI S OFUS176 @ Gooseck · Structure no. 000000000001170
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over Goose Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 65,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,940 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Goose 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Goose Creek carry?
About 65,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.