US 52 over Juniper Creek
FairChesterfield County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI S of Cheraw · Structure no. 000000000000494
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Juniper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 52 over Juniper Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,656 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Juniper Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US 52 over Juniper 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Juniper Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Juniper Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Juniper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.