US Bridges

US 52 over Spot Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 1 MI N Darlington CO LN · Structure no. 000000000000493

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Spot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Spot Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,656 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesSpot Creek
Location1 MI N Darlington CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.53568, -79.86544
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,656 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Spot Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 52 over Spot 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 over Spot Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Spot Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Spot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.