US 521 over Bear Creek
FairClarendon County, South Carolina · 3MI E of Manning · Structure no. 000000000000403
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 521 over Bear Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,006 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 521 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is US 521 over Bear 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 521 over Bear Creek carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 521 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.