US Bridges

US 52 over Goodmans Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI NW of Cheraw · Structure no. 000000000000722

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Goodmans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Goodmans Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 89 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,742 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesGoodmans Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Cheraw
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates34.73513, -79.93341
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,742 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Goodmans Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 52 over Goodmans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Goodmans Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Goodmans Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Goodmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.