US 52 over Westfield Creek
FairChesterfield County, South Carolina · 5.9 MI N of Cheraw · Structure no. 000000000000723
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Westfield Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 52 over Westfield 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,742 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Westfield 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 Westfield 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 Westfield Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Westfield Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Westfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.