US Bridges

US 52 W/Rivers Ave over Filbin Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · In N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000004477

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 W/Rivers Ave over Filbin Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 52 W/Rivers Ave over Filbin Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,440 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 52 W/Rivers Ave
CrossesFilbin Creek
LocationIn N Charleston
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates32.88966, -80.01144
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2023)
Projected traffic19,440 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W/Rivers Ave over Filbin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 W/Rivers Ave over Filbin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 W/Rivers Ave over Filbin Creek carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 W/Rivers Ave over Filbin Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 W/Rivers Ave over Filbin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.