US Bridges

US 52 over Huckleberry Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · Cheraw City Limits · Structure no. 000000000000845

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Huckleberry Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 52 over Huckleberry Branch in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 87 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesHuckleberry Branch
LocationCheraw City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.70976, -79.89589
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Huckleberry Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 52 over Huckleberry Branch 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 Huckleberry Branch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Huckleberry Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Huckleberry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.